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Substances composed of long chains of oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon molecules. Sugar, starch, and cellulose are all carbohydrates. In the human body, carbohydrates play a major role in respiration; in plants, they are important in photosynthesis.

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Carbohydrates in food provide energy for the body and, if present in excess, are stored as fat.

Unlike sports beverages, coconut water is low in carbohydrates, while still rich in potassium.
10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)|DailyBurn|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, in order not to over-consume calories, eating more fat implies eating less carbohydrates.
Everything You Know About Fat Is Wrong|Daniela Drake|May 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The best breakfasts supply complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein and a modest amount of fat— even on the run.
These Diet Lessons From Olympians Will Help You Lose Weight and Look Awesome|Jenna A. Bell|February 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The bottom line: Carbohydrates are neither good nor bad just by themselves.
Carbs 101: The Truth About Carbohydrates|DailyBurn|January 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Choosing the right kind of carbohydrates allows me to get the most out of my day.
How to Be Cameron Diaz|Abby Haglage|January 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Two sugar-free milks were examined which were true to name, containing only the merest traces of carbohydrates.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2|Various
It will be observed that fat contains more than twice as much heat as the carbohydrates.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
The ashes which result from their combustion are not simple substances like the water and CO2 of the carbohydrates.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
We should depend more largely upon the carbohydrates and fats for heat and energy.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler
During the winter, the maple tree stores its carbohydrates in its roots in the form of starch.
The Mother and Her Child|William S. Sadler