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- Carbohydrates are a class of nutrients that is a major source of energy for the body
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- Can also server as a glue that holds cells togehter
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- Classified as simple or complex
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- Plants are rich sources of carbohydrates
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There are 3 categories of carbs.
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# Sugars
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- A **monosaccharide** is a simple sugar that is the basic molecule of carbohydrates:
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- Glucose: Primary fuel for muscles, nerves, and other cells, the most common.
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- Fructose: In **fruits**, honey, and certain vegetables
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- Galactose: Component of lactose
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- A **disaccharaide** is a simple sugar comprised of two monosaccharides.
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- Maltose: Disaccharide composed of two glucose molecules "malt sugar"
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- Sucrose: Disaccharide composed of a glucose and fructose molecule "table sugar"
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- Lactose: Disaccharide composed of a glucose and a galactose molecule "milk sugar"
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- High fructose corn syrup is a syrup obtained from the processing of corn
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- No conclusive evidence that the use of HFCS causes poor health and disease
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- Excessive calories from beverages sweetened with HFCS contributes to increased risk for diabetes and heart disease
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# Starches
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# Fiber
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