Q. Carbohydrates requirement in pectic ulcer?
Carbohydrates: These should provide around 55 to 65% of the daily intake. Emphasis - J should be laid on the consumption of 60th simple and complex carbohydrates but in +oft well cooked form. Soluble fibre is more beneficial as compared to insoluble fibre in view of its physical attributes. The presence of fibre in the diet is advocated because it delays gastric emptying time and hence prevents the mucosal damage by acidic gastric juice.