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carbohydrate

[kahr-boh-hahy-drayt, -buh-] / ˌkɑr boʊˈhaɪ dreɪt, -bə- /


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First, it examines the protein, carbohydrate, and fat content of a person's diet and estimates how much usable energy is absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

A lone star bite, in contrast, instantly injects a galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose carbohydrate molecule into the blood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

"Shetland tatties are very plentiful and very available. Shetland tatties are my favourite source of carbohydrate without a shadow of a doubt. Getting other sources of carbohydrates is extremely difficult."

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Earlier research has found that healthy low carbohydrate diets can help some people lose weight and improve blood sugar control.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

I won’t get to see Lara take delight in all things carbohydrate.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

"I don't mind that though because there is definitely a psychological aspect to REDs. Why are you doing this? Why are you not eating the carbohydrates?"

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

They also get together on Thursdays for pasta night, where one player acknowledged eating “six to eight” chocolate chip cookies to close out a night of shared love for carbohydrates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

Another name often cited among commentators is Taiwanese-American biochemist Chi-Huey Wong for pioneering synthesis methods for complex carbohydrates and glycoproteins.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

With carbohydrates such as glucose in short supply, the body begins using fatty acids as a major energy source.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

And we animals, who are ultimately parasites on the plants, steal the carbohydrates so we can go about our business.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan


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