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What does a deficiency of carbohydrates lead to?


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Carbohydrates :

  1. Carbohydrates are macronutrients and are one of the three main ways by which our body obtains its energy.
  2. They are called carbohydrates as they comprise carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen at their chemical level.
  3. Carbohydrates are essential nutrients which include sugars, fibers, and starches.
  4. They are found in grains, vegetables, fruits, and in milk, and other dairy products.
  5. They are the basic food groups that play an important role in a healthy life.
  6. The food containing carbohydrates are converted into glucose or blood sugar during the process of digestion by the digestive system.
  7. Starch, Glucose, and Fructose are examples of carbohydrates.
  8. Deficiency of carbohydrates can lead to
    • Loss of stamina as they provide energy to the body.
    • Weakening of the body is also one of the factors related to carbohydrates.
    • Constipation
    • Lethargy
    • Bad breadth
    • Dizziness

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