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carbohydrate

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


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They consumed less protein as well as less carbohydrate.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Larvae exposed to higher levels of microplastics showed reduced fat reserves, even though their carbohydrate and protein levels stayed consistent.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

I think he found it hard getting the volume of carbohydrate drink into him, because he was sweating so quickly.

From Barron's Dec. 18, 2025

But for people with coeliac disease, a lot of these go-to carbohydrate sources are off-limits, because they contain gluten.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2025

Thus, the crops and animals of the Fertile Crescent’s first farmers came to meet humanity’s basic economic needs: carbohydrate, protein, fat, clothing, traction, and transport.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

In the 1970s, cardiologist Robert C. Atkins developed the Atkins diet, which limits carbohydrates while increasing protein and fat intake.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Kerr also worked with a chef and nutritionist who fed him plenty of carbohydrates and protein but also raw vegetables to boost overall health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Somewhere in the back of my mind lurked the memory of soy-butter corn ramen, another reminder that corn, umami, fat and slurpable carbohydrates have always gotten along beautifully.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Ordinary cells typically rely more heavily on carbohydrates and proteins.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

Suddenly millions of Americans gave up bread and other carbohydrates and started eating mainly meat.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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