Carbohydrates in Society

Among the common fads and trends our society has seen in the past few years, a rather unlikely one would be that of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide our bodies with our basic source of energy to carry on day-to-day functions. Americans seem to be fascinated by the role that they play in our diets and the impact that they have on the body. What exactly is a carbohydrate? It is defined as “1. Any various compounds composed …

…about the role carbohydrates play in diseases and conditions. Carbohydrates affect life for every organism on Earth. Bibliography 1. Biology 4th Edition, by Neil A. Campbell 2. Dr. Atkinson’s New Diet Revolution, by Dr. Robert C. Atkinson 3. http://www.gu.edu.au/centre/carc/, The Carbohydrate Advancement Research Center, Melbourne Australia 4. Encarta 2000 Encyclopedia, Carbohydrates 5. http://www.wellness.gatech.edu/nutrition/carbs.htm, Carbohydrates 6. http://health.yahoo.com/health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Disease_Feed_Data/carbohydrates/, Carbohydrates