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Carbs- Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

Found predominantly in the form of glucose and storage form as glycogen

4 kcal per gram

largest option stored as glycogen in skeletal muscles

small amounts stored in liver

sugars and starches can be used for energy

cellulose and other fibers cannot be used for energy because the necessary enzymes don't exist in humans to digest

sugar does not contain vitamins minerals or fibers

Carbs in food

Classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides, or polysaccharides

Monosaccharides include Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose.

Carbohydrate

Sugar and Starches

Simple and Complex

Quality vs. Highly Processed

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