Carbohydrates

2. a simple sugar (monosaccharide) that serves as a primary energy source for living organisms
5. sugars that are quickly digested and absorbed, providing rapid energy but potentially causing blood sugar spikes.
7. a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods that the body cannot digest, essential for digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and disease prevention.
8. sugars, starches, and fiber, and are found naturally in plant-based foods
11. the nutrients that provide the energy necessary for the body to function and are essential for growth and health
12. essential macronutrients that provide energy

1. the capacity to do work or cause change, existing in various forms and always conserved.
3. long chains of sugar molecules, also known as polysaccharides, that provide a slow and sustained release of energy and are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
4. sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates that serve as a primary source of energy and are classified as monosaccharides or disaccharides.
6. grains that contain all three parts of the grain kernel—the bran, germ, and endosperm
9. a complex carbohydrate made of glucose units, serving as the primary energy storage in plants and a major source of dietary carbohydrates for humans.
10. a sweet, crystalline disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and fructose