carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Examples of carbohydrate in a Sentence
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
Recent Examples on the Web
Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, often includes restricting certain foods, such as carbohydrates, but that doesn’t work for everyone.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
In a regular meal, people need to consume an adequate amount of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and water.
—Gina Park, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Commonly recommended macronutrient percentages are around 47% carbohydrates, 9% protein, and 44% fat.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Food exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 6 vegetables, ½ fat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
In a regular meal, people need to consume an adequate amount of protein, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and water.
—Gina Park, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Commonly recommended macronutrient percentages are around 47% carbohydrates, 9% protein, and 44% fat.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Food exchanges: 1 carbohydrate, 6 vegetables, ½ fat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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