Explain carbohydrates requirement during thyphoid
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrate intake should be liberal. This can be attributed to:
1. Repletion of glycogen stores.
2. Protein sparing action.
Well cooked, easily digestible carbohydrates like simple starches, glucose, honey, jam should be included as they require much less digestion and are well assimilated. Glucose can be supplemented in a variety of beverages/light desserts as it is less sweet than sucrose and adds on to the total calorie intake.