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Discuss the significance of carbohydrates as a major source of energy in our diet and its impact on overall health.
Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in our diet. The healthiest sources of carbohydrates promote good health by delivering vitamins, minerals, fiber, and important phytonutrients, while unhealthier sources may contribute to weight gain, interfere with weight loss, and promote diabetes and heart disease.
Carbohydrates are a biological molecule composed of Carbon(C), Hydrogen(H), and ______.
Oxygen(O)
Functional groups present in carbohydrates include hydroxyl groups. -ose indicates ______.
sugar
Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, carbohydrate quality is important; some types of carbohydrate-rich foods are better than ______.
others
The most common and abundant forms of carbohydrates found in foods are sugars, fibers, and ______.
starches
Unhealthier sources of carbohydrates include white bread, pastries, sodas, and other highly processed or refined ______.
foods
Test your knowledge of carbohydrates in biochemistry with this quiz. Learn about the composition, function, and abundance of carbohydrates in biological molecules.
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