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Carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are the compounds which provide energy to living cells. They are compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen with a ratio of two hydrogens for every oxygen atom. The carbohydrates we use as foods have their origin in the photosynthesis of plants.They take the form of sugars, starches, and cellulose.oth starches and cellulose are carbohydrates which are classified as polysaccharides since they are composed of chains of glucose molecules. While they are similar, starches can be used as energy sources by the human body while cellulose cannot.
There are three main types of carbohydrates, which are sugars, starches and fibre. Carbohydrates contain about 4 calories per gram. The main function of carbohydrates is to provide your body with fuel and energy that is required to carry out daily activities and exercise. When carbohydrates are in our body, they are being broken down and used as energy. When the body doesn't need to use the carbohydrates for energy, it stores them into the liver and muscles and is called glycogen. When the liver and muscles cells cannot store anymore glycogen, it is turned into fat.