1 Strathclyde University is one of the top 25 target universities in the UK for graduate employers, which has a knock on effect on the range of opportunities for summer internships and work experience placements available to students at Strathclyde.
Understanding carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient found in many foods and beverages. Most carbohydrates occur naturally in plant-based foods, such as grains. Food manufacturers also add carbohydrates to processed foods in the form of starch or added sugar.
Types of carbohydrates. There are three main types of carbohydrates: 1  Sugar. 2  Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates. 3  Sugar occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. 4  Sugars include fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) and milk sugar (lactose).5  Starch.ypes of carbohydrates. There are three main types of carbohydrates: 1  Sugar. 2  Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrates. 3  Sugar occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. 4  Sugars include fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) and milk sugar (lactose). 5  Starch.