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Where are carbohydrates found and what is their purpose/function?

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Carbohydrates are the body's ideal fuel for most functions. It gives glucose to fuel our cells. They supply the body with the energy needed for the muscles, brain and central nervous system.



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Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of both healthy and unhealthy foods—bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie. They also come in a variety of forms. The most common and abundant forms are sugars, fibers, and starches.

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The four primary functions of carbohydrates in the body are to provide energy, store energy, build macromolecules, and spare protein and fat for other uses.

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