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of nutrition, sugar is an energy source that is easily digested and absorbed by
the body. Research of Massachus Institute of Technology stated that glucose is
the simplest energy used by the body. Glucose is also a good food for the brain
and other vital organs such as the kidneys and red blood cells.
Although
the essential energy source, does not mean we may freely eat sugar. Based on the
recommended dietary allowance rate for the Indonesua, adult energy requirements
needed about 2300 calories per day. Of this number 2300 calories of nutrition
experts suggest about 60 percent comes from one source of carbohydrate is
sugar.
Within
reasonable limits, the consumption of sugar is not harmful to the body. Even
sugar is suppose to give effect to soothe the soul and stimulate drowsiness.
This is because the sugar can increase the sedative substances in the brain
called serotonin.
But keep in
mind, that the sugars associated with energy consumption. If not used for the
activity, excessive consumption of energy will be stored as fat by the body.
The long-term body will experience early onset of obesity which is a variety of
diseases. High sugar intake will increase energy intake, this condition can be
to influence the state of health of the people have had to suffer certain
illnesses, such as diabetes mellitus, heart disease, gall stones, tooth decay
and glucose intolerance.
Nutrient
Composition Tables Substance Red Sugar and Cane Sugar (Per 100 g Weight
Material)
Nutritional
substances Red Sugar Sugar
Energy
(kcal) 364 386
Protein
(g) 0 3.0
Fat (g) 0 10
Carbohydrate
(g) 94.0 76.0
Calcium
(mg) 5 76
Phosphorus
(mg) 1 37
Iron (mg) 0.1 2.6
Sources:
Direktorat Gizi, Depkes RI (1992) (BD)