The Role of Carbohydrates in Your Diet
Carbohydrates are organic compounds that play a crucial role in the human diet, serving as one of the primary macronutrients alongside proteins and fats. Chemically, they consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically following the general formula (CH2O)n, where ‘n’ represents the number of carbon atoms. Carbohydrates can be classified into three main categories: sugars,