What are Carbohydrates?
Functions of Carbohydrates
- Energy source
- Sweetener to make food more palatable
- Food preservation
- May protect against various non-communicable human diseases and conditions
What are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates, as the name suggests, are made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O), You may sometimes see them abbreviated as CHO. Carbohydrates can be classified several different ways. They can be classified on the basis of their biochemical structure and by their physiological effects on blood glucose (sugar) levels. |
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