Saturday, January 10, 2015

#28) Big Idea 2 Term 6: Carbohydrates

The fruit above is a mandarin and it is famous for its sweet flavor. But what gives it this flavor? The answer: fructose, a carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are sugars such as glucose, fructose, lactose, galactose, maltose, etc. They are your body's source of quick energy, but if they sit unused, they will turn to fat.

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