Carbohydrates

Question: What are Carbohydrates?

Answer: A large group of sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in similar proportions.

They are found in breads, cereals, starchy vegetables, legumes, rice, pastas, fruits, milk, vegetables, honey, table sugar, and etc.

The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and the nervous system. The body breaks down starches and sugars into a substance called glucose, which is used for energy by the body.

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