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Question by  Kim40 (4)

What are carbohydrates?

 
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Answer by  spookythemartian (75)

Carbohydrates are any of a large group of sugars or starches that the body uses by converting into glucose a simple sugar for fuel. Sugars and starches are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates are also the major energy source within plants and animals. They are also a component of food that supplies calories to the body.

 
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Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

they are sugars and starches which are used by the body as an energy source. small amounts are beneficial for the body, but it is easy to overdose.

 
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