Question

Growing children need more carbohydrates and proteins as compared to old people.

Answer 1

Balanced diet:

• A balanced diet is a diet that contains all the required nutrients necessary for a healthy body such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals in a sufficient proportion.
• The composition primarily depends on age, gender, and physical work an individual is doing.

Requirement according to age:

• Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy in an individual since it releases the maximum amount of calories (energy) when oxidized. Proteins are needed for cellular division and body repair.

Carbohydrate requirement in growing children:

• Children of growing ages require more carbohydrates and proteins in their daily diet as compared to old people, as they are physically more active which requires more energy. Whereas, old people live an almost sedentary ideal life the energy required is comparatively low.