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Carbohydrates serve as a primary source of metabolic energy, as evidenced by the comparison of their conversion costs to protein [1], their role as a dietary energy source [2], and their mobilization by the endocrine system during exercise [3]. Furthermore, both are categorized together in dietary reference intakes established by the Institute of Medicine [4].
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Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceThe Institute of Medicine of the National Academies published dietary reference intakes for energy, carbohydrate, fiber, fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein, and amino acids in 2002.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com 1 fact
claimDietary intakes in maritime settings are characterized by a higher amount of energy derived from fats, especially saturated fats, and a lower amount derived from carbohydrates, while failing to meet reference values for micro-nutrients and fiber.
7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com 1 fact
claimDuring exercise, the human endocrine system releases hormones that mobilize stored energy from fat and carbohydrates.
The role of Plant Foods in the evolution and Dispersal of early Humans kernsverlag.com 1 fact
claimMilton (1999) asserts that the metabolic cost of converting protein into energy for brain function and physical demands like endurance running exceeds the metabolic cost of converting carbohydrates.