Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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Chapter 4, Problem 5SC
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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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