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• plural of carbohydrate.

carbohydrates

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1. 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.

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Gruel recalls growing up in what he calls the “microwave generation,” in a house stocked with cereal, pasta, refined carbohydrates and premade salad dressings.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

Kerr also worked with a chef and nutritionist who fed him plenty of carbohydrates and protein but also raw vegetables to boost overall health.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

“High-protein diets and fueling with carbohydrates for matches. Nutritional strategies have changed considerably in the last 10-15 years.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

Researchers observed greater breakdown of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026

Another major difference among agricultural systems involved the main sources of calories and carbohydrates.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond