Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Carbohydrates are bio-molecules that fuel the body processes by producing energy. The digestion of carbohydrates takes place in the gastrointestinal tract and the rest is eliminated from the colon.

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