A food item rich in carbohydrates is _________ .

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Solution

Carbohydrates: This is a vital nutrient for the body and includes all kinds of complex and simple sugars.
This nutrient is the main source of energy in our body.
The complex sugars that we consume as starch gets broken down into simpler forms which are glucose and fructose and they are used to obtain energy via respiration.
Chappati, Potato, Rice are all very rich in carbohydrates and hence an essential part of the diet that we consume.
Final answer:
A food item rich in carbohydrates is chappati.

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