types of carbohydrates

Let us learn about types of carbohydrates

The human body requires maintaining a definite percentage of carbohydrates intake for a healthy constitution. The World Health Organization WHO recommends that about 55-75% of energy requirements of an adult should be met from carbohydrate intake. A body requires maintaining this level of intake failing which, there can be complications like muscle cramps, poor mental functions, fatigue & decreased resistance to diseases & ailments. There are 2 main types of carbohydrates, simple & complex.

Simple Carbohydrates

Monosaccharides

Complex Carbohydrates

Disaccharides

Oligosaccharides

Polysaccharides

Nucleotides

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