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Describe the function of carbohydrates in the human body.

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Step-by-step explanation

  • it serves as a source of energy
  • it serves as a source of stored energy in form of glycogen in the liver and muscle
  • it influences heart health and diabetes ( unrefined carbohydrates)
  • it aids digestion ( dietary fiber not refined carbohydrates)
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Carbohydrates are a source of energy. When broken down, the body uses them to power all its functions.

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