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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.
Types of carbohydrate Types of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are compounds that your body needs for energy. When you eat foods that contain carbohydrates, your body converts them into glucose (sugar), which your body uses for fuel. There are different types of carbohydrate, they aren't all the same.1  Sugar.f you eat more carbohydrate than your body can burn off as energy, the excess will be converted to fat. But carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet. Rather than eliminate carbohydrates from your diet, the key thing is to eat the right type of carbohydrate because some are healthier than others.