ASHT provides this section of the website to offer patients and the general public information on hand therapy and common hand conditions. What is hand therapy? Hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand).
1 Carbohydrates aid in regulating blood glucose and also help the body break down fatty acids, thus preventing ketosis. So, eat plenty of foods that are rich in carbohydrates. However, it is advisable to opt for only natural, slow digesting carb-rich foods.  Carbohydrates also act as a source of 'bio-fuel' for the body.
The main role of carbs is to provide your body with energy. Between 50 and 60 percent of your total daily calorie intake should come in the form of carbohydrates, according to Group Health Cooperative. Carbohydrates contain four calories per gram, so take half your daily calorie intake and divide it by four to work out how many grams of carbs you need per day.