variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
In November our team said yes to carbs and only carbs.
—Axios Charlotte Team, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Summary Easily overlooked nutritional mistakes, such as not eating enough protein or carbs and underhydrating, can prevent muscle gain.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Just watching my carb and sugar intake wasn't going to do it.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Each entrée has a mix of carbs, proteins, and fats, for a well-rounded dish.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
In November our team said yes to carbs and only carbs.
—Axios Charlotte Team, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Summary Easily overlooked nutritional mistakes, such as not eating enough protein or carbs and underhydrating, can prevent muscle gain.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Just watching my carb and sugar intake wasn't going to do it.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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