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 of

carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen such as sugar and starch.” All living organisms use

carbohydrates as a fuel for energy. To obtain such, as humans we get our carbohydrates

from eating foods such as breads, pastas, fruits and vegetables. Our bodies then digest the

food and then convert it to glucose C6H12O6. In cellular respiration, cells take the energy

friends as well. Dr. Atkinson also intertwines the scientific concept of Ketosis/Lyposis into

Some topics in this essay:
Carbohydrates Society, Melbourne Australia, Dr Atkinson, Diet Revolution, Finally Polysaccharides, Disaccharides Polysaccharides, Robert Atkinson, Research Center, fatty acids, breads pastas, source energy, role carbohydrates,