Carbohydrates are made up of numerous collections of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules. All carbohydrates have a 2:1 ratio of hydrogen to oxygen. Fibers, starches, and sugars are carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are more readily used for energy production than are fats and proteins. Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for several body systems. They help nourish the body and help shield the body from chronic disease by getting most of your carbohydrates from fruits, whole grains, legumes, milk, and yogurt. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which then helps provide energy to the body. …show more content…
They can come in either liquid or solid form. Fats serve as energy reserves in the forms of fat tissues. If the proteins and glucose are exhausted in the body, then fats will be broken down to provide energy to the