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One of a group of compounds including the sugars, starches, and gums, which contain six (or some multiple of six) carbon atoms, united with a variable number of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, but with the two latter always in proportion as to form water; as dextrose, C6H12O6.
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One of the three main constituents of foods. Carbohydrates are composed mainly of sugars and starches.
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Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen containing biomolecules with a formula of (CH2O)n, that is carbon is hydrated, hence the name. Chemically, it is an aldehyde or ketone derivative of a polyhydric alcohol, particularly of penta- and hexahydric alcohols. The most important carbohydrates are starches, sugars, cellulose, and gums.
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One of the three nutrients that supply calories (energy) to the body. Carbohydrates are needed for normal body function. There are two basic kinds of carbohydrates: simple (sugars) and complex (starches and fiber).
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