Human food should have a wide range of nutrients, including carbs, minerals, fats, proteins, vitamins, and fiber.
Carbohydrates, on the other hand, supply the most energy to the human body.
Carbohydrates are broken down into a variety of forms, with glucose serving as the most efficient energy source.
Carbohydrate-rich foods include potatoes, both white and sweet, rice, and wheat-based foods.
Fats also give twice the amount of energy as the same amount of carbohydrates.
Complex carbs, such as high-fiber cereals, whole-grain bread and pasta, dry beans, and starchy vegetables provide the most sustained energy since they are digested slowly and consistently.
Proteins not only supply energy but also help to create and repair biological tissues.