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Considering your knowledge of carbohydrates, evaluate the use of chitin as a component of health foods.

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Carbohydrates may be defined as energy-rich foods such as sugars and starches. if consumed in excess or not properly metabolized in the body, carbohydrates may lead to obesity and which may also lead a person to severe number of diseases.

Chitins are components of the exoskeletons of foods such as shrimps, crabs and snails, and insects.

Chitin's use as a component in healthy foods is based on its health benefits.

For example it promotes weight loss , prevents obesity, relieving constipation and preventing inflammation associated with refined carbohydrates, cookies and candies

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