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Your body needs a constant supply of energy to function properly. Carbohydrates provide your body with a source of energy that you need to carry out daily activities and exercise. Any extra energy is stored in your body until you need it. Carbohydrates are also important for the correct working of your brain, heart and nervous, digestive and immune systems.

Fiber, which is also a form of carbohydrate, is essential for the elimination of waste materials and toxins from your body and helps to keep your intestines disease-free and clean.

A lack of carbohydrates in your diet can cause tiredness or fatigue, poor mental function, and lack of endurance and stamina.

In plants, the functions of carbohydrates are: 1.Primary energy source for cells 2.Structural material of plant cell walls.


The six major functions of carbohydrates in the body are: To provide energy and to reguklate blood glucose. Help to save the use of proteins for energy. The breaking down of fatty acids and preventing ketosis. Recognition of biological processes. Providing Flavor and Sweeteners. Providing dietary fiber.
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