Carbohydrates - variety is the key
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"Carbohydrates exist in foods as: 1) starches; 2) sugars, both natural and refined; and 3) fiber, also called bulk or roughage. All starches and most sugars are made up of parts called simple sugars. During digestion and absorption, all starches and most sugars are broken down and changed to a simple sugar called glucose. All digestible carbohydrates eventually end up as glucose, which is used for energy throughout the body. Fiber cannot be digested by humans, and therefore, passes through the digestive tract and adds bulk by absorbing water. Fiber is necessary for proper bowel function. Because fiber is not digested or absorbed into the body, it adds no calories to the diet."--Second paragraph
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