Rice is mainly composed of carbohydrates, it is a nutritious gift from God. It provides and maintains required sugar levels a body needed all day long. Rice is an important source of complex carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body and fuel for the brain. Rice provides vitamins and minerals including riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, iron, vitamin D and calcium. It contains no cholesterol or gluten and has no additives or preservatives. Rice contains eight amino acids which makes it a good source of protein.

A bowl of rice (about 150 grams) contains carbohydrates and other essential vitamins and minerals.

The energy (252Kcal) of a bowl of rice can generate (when the body weight is 40kg)

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Running (speed of 8km)		38min
Cycling (speed of 15km)		63min
Walking (speed of 4km)		101min
Swimming, Freestyle (30m per minute)		51min
Backstroke (30m per minute)		68min