(organic chemistry, nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

plural of carbohydrate

(organic chemistry) Modified by treatment with a carbohydrate / (of a person) Having a specified amount of carbohydrate in one's diet

(biochemistry) Any of many naturally-occurring compounds formally derived from a carbohydrate by replacing one or more hydroxyl group with a simple or substituted amino group

A dietary strategy used by athletes and in healthcare to maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles.

plural of amino carbohydrate

A dietary carbohydrate from processed foods such as white bread or white rice.

plural of white carbohydrate