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Why are carbohydrates considered inclusive?

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W. Wright

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W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria

Answered Feb 18, 2021

No matter what you might have been told about eating carbohydrates, this class of food still has many things it does to your body. There have been so many debates about whether carbohydrates are good for the body or not.

In fact, while a lot of people have been discouraged from taking carbohydrates, many still prefer taking high-carb diets. Carbohydrates are important because of their functions and the important roles they play in our body. If you don't know of anything carbohydrates do to the body, you should know they are important sources of energy.

We get most of the glucose we need from carbohydrates. When this glucose gets to the body cells, it helps them perform their cellular activities. Although you can also get energy from other classes of food, eating carbohydrates can help you store more energy for later use. Carbohydrates are important because of the roles they play in the human body.

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C. Bernthal

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C. Bernthal, Teacher, MA, P.hD, Seattle

Answered Feb 18, 2021

A lot of people would like to get rid of carbohydrates from their diet because they feel that this is causing them to gain weight. Carbohydrates will not be bad for the body as long as it would be eaten in moderation. They are able to provide the energy that you need for your daily tasks. Plus, they would be able to give fuel to your brain especially if you are going to think a lot.

There are different types of carbohydrates that are available. You just need to be smart about the type of carbohydrates that you will consume. For instance, you may incorporate more fiber in your diet because you know that this type of carbohydrate will be very effective for digestive health and the overall function of your body.

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Barry Mclean

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Barry Mclean, Sales Manager, MBA, Ewa

Answered Feb 16, 2021

The correct answer to this question is Carbohydrate. Many people try to avoid carbohydrates. They feel it will make them gain weight at a faster rate. However, contrary to belief, carbohydrates are one of the main food groups and people need them. Carbohydrates give people the energy they need so that they can carry on throughout the day.

Examples of carbohydrates include fiber, starches, and sugar. After digested, the system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. The glucose is used by the body instantly and then it is stored in the liver. The glucose can also be stored in the muscles of the body

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E. Dixon

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Answered Feb 15, 2021

Carbohydrates is the most inclusive. It is a food source. Many people want to avoid carbohydrates, because it is linked to gain weight very fast. Yet, carbohydrates is needed for all human bodies and it is one of the primary food groups. The reason why carbohydrates are needed is because they help the body gain the energy they need.

This helps the body function and carry out throughout the day. The carbohydrates are known through many types, such as sugar, fiber, and starches. Once the carbohydrates are digested, the system breaks it down and turns it into glucose. Once it is glucose, the body instantly uses it.

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L. Hawkes

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L. Hawkes, Teacher, Memphis

Answered Feb 12, 2021

Carbohydrate is a biomolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1. Carbohydrates are macronutrients, and carbohydrates are inclusive of their function and form.

Carbohydrates are vital to nutrition and are found in a wide array of natural and processed foods. Carbohydrates are present in cereals, potatoes, and foods created with wheat flour, such as bread, pizza, or pasta. Carbohydrates are essential to all living beings and are a large group of organic compounds occurring in foodstuffs and living tissues and containing sugars, starch, and cellulose.

They include hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water and can typically be broken down to distribute energy in the animal body. The role of carbohydrates is to provide us with energy for our brains and bodies.

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L. Brett

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L. Brett, Sales Manager, MBA, Detroit

Answered May 23, 2019

There are a lot of people who think that carbohydrates are evil and they try to avoid it as much as possible. There are a lot of diets that work not to include carbohydrates because they feel that it will make them gain weight.

Take note that carbohydrates are still one of the primary food groups that people need so that they will have enough energy to do their tasks throughout the day. Some sugars are considered to be better than others because they are not processed. People are recommended not to consume too much rice and pasta to be sure.

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kylejohnson33

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Answered Nov 13, 2017

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