{"id":7181,"date":"2023-05-16T08:31:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T08:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifepronutrition.com\/blog\/general\/carbohydrates-functions-types-and-food-examples\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T05:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T05:39:39","slug":"carbohydrates-functions-types-and-food-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifepronutrition.com\/blog\/en\/general-en\/carbohydrates-functions-types-and-food-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbohydrates. Functions, types and food examples"},"content":{"rendered":"

What are carbohydrates?<\/h2>\n

Carbohydrates<\/strong>, also known as carbohydrates or glucides, are one of the 3 main groups of nutrients. Glucides are made up of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, and their main functions are related to providing energy to the body.<\/p>\n

The metabolism<\/strong> of carbohydrates is regulated by hormones. Mainly, there are 2 that play a highly relevant role: insulin and glucagon<\/strong>. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas. It occurs as a result of high blood glucose levels, as it is necessary for glucose to be stored and taken up by the cells.<\/p>\n

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What are the functions of carbohydrates in the body?<\/h2>\n

The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to provide energy<\/strong>. When consumed, they are broken down into glucose so that they can be used, and this glucose is used by cells as fuel. Although the other macronutrients can also be used as a source of energy, carbohydrates are the most common source of energy for the brain and muscles.<\/p>\n

They can also be used as an energy reserve<\/strong> when the body requires it. Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles, where they can be quickly converted into glucose for use.<\/p>\n

Dietary fiber derived from some carbohydrates is essential for regulating intestinal transit, keeping it in optimal condition and preventing, for example, constipation. In addition, it plays a fundamental role in controlling appetite. Fiber adds greater volume to food and promotes a feeling of satiety.<\/p>\n

The classification of carbohydrates, their structure and examples<\/h2>\n

We classify carbohydrates according to the number and complexity of the sugars that make up their structure.<\/p>\n

Simple carbohydrates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monosaccharides: they contain a single sugar in their composition. Within this group we find:<\/p>\n