Carbohydrates are important energy supplier for the human body. They can be divided into single, double and multiple sugars. The carbohydrates are mainly sugars and starches. They can be used as a direct energy source or stored as energy reserves in the body.

In carbohydrate lack the carbohydrates are replaced by proteins. The proteins are broken down to first and converted afterwards. Thereby their proper function as a nitrogen source and enzymes can no longer carry out the proteins.

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Carbohydrates are found in various grains such as Rice, wheat, maize, rye, oats. But potatoes, peas, beans and lentils contain many carbohydrates.