carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt 
-drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (such as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
Examples of carbohydrate in a Sentence
a food that is low in protein but high in carbohydrate
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Because of its high carbohydrate content, oat milk may not be suitable for low-carbohydrate diets, such as keto diets.16
People with high blood sugar can enjoy oat milk in moderation, but people with prediabetes or diabetes may want to choose plant milks that are lower in carbohydrates.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
To feel satisfied, keep your body fed with adequate calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein.
3.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Vegetables should take up half of the plate, protein a quarter of the plate, carbohydrates should take up a quarter of the plate, and high-fat foods should take up a smaller portion at the center of the plate.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2025
By cutting out sugar and consuming the right amount of carbohydrates and protein before and after training, the defender put on 10kg without losing any speed.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
To feel satisfied, keep your body fed with adequate calories, carbohydrates, fat, and protein.
3.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
Vegetables should take up half of the plate, protein a quarter of the plate, carbohydrates should take up a quarter of the plate, and high-fat foods should take up a smaller portion at the center of the plate.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Feb. 2025
By cutting out sugar and consuming the right amount of carbohydrates and protein before and after training, the defender put on 10kg without losing any speed.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for carbohydrate
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“Carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbohydrate. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
ˌkär-bō-ˈhī-ˌdrāt
-drət
: any of various compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, or celluloses) most of which are formed by plants and are a major animal food
Medical Definition
carbohydrate
noun
car·bo·hy·drate
-ˌdrāt, -drət
: any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods
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