For a 2,000-calorie diet, this amounts to a maximum of 22 grams of saturated fat if youâre healthy, or just 15.5 grams if youâre worried about your heart. These fat grams take up some of your total fat gram allowance for the day.
Carbohydrates have six major functions within the body: 1  Providing energy and regulation of blood glucose. 2  Sparing the use of proteins for energy. 3  Breakdown of fatty acids and preventing ketosis. 4  Biological recognition processes. 5  Flavor and Sweeteners.
The main purpose of the carbohydrate is to provide fuel for your body to function. Carbohydrates are types of sugars. They perform several functions. The most important func â¦ tion is as the primary source of energy for the body. But there are many types of carbohydrates that perform a myriad of functions in the body. Answer   Your body gets carbohydrates from the foods we eat. Excellent sources of carbohydrates include bread, cereal, rice, grains, potatoes and other fruits and â¦ vegetables. Your body can get carbohydrates from other foods as well but they may be mixed with the other two large nutrients -- fat and protein.