Nutrition Series: What you need to know about carbohydrates
What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates (also called carbs) are a type of macronutrient found in certain foods and drinks.They are essential food nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function.Carbohydrates consist of carbon and water. 1g=4calories. Structure of carbohydrates: Types of carbohydrates Simple Carbohydrates: One or two sugars (monosaccharides or disaccharides) … Read more
