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Carbohidratos

Definición:

Los carbohidratos son uno de los principales componentes de la dieta y son una categoría de alimentos que abarcan azúcares, almidones y fibra .

Nombres alternativos:

Almidones; azúcares simples; azúcares; carbohidratos complejos; dieta y carbohidratos; carbohidratos simples

Funciones:

La principal función de los carbohidratos es suministrarle energía al cuerpo, especialmente al cerebro y al sistema nervioso. El hígado descompone los carbohidratos en glucosa (azúcar en la sangre) que se usa como fuente de energía por parte del cuerpo.

Carbohidratos complejos

Carbohidratos simples

Alimentos que contienen almidón

Fecha de revisión: 8/15/2006
Versión en inglés revisada por: Caroline M. Apovian, M.D., FACN, Associate Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine and Director, Nutrition & Weight Management Center, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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