Carbohydrate

Carbohydrate (CH₂OH) is a very complex topic and debatable, most of the info that I will share here will be for general population. Main source of energy comes from carbohydrate. It provides fuel and energy for muscle contraction. Carbohydrate breaks down  (glucose, fructose and galactose)

Carbohydrate divided into 2 type :

1. Simple Carbs
2. Complex Carbs

Simple Carbs are quick energy source. Sugar/ glucose is the major kind of simple carbs. Glucose is the basic source of energy for all living things. Simple carbs are absorbed and converted to energy very quickly and provide a rapid source of energy. Sugar derive from few type of sources :

Sucrose also known as table sugar, beet sugar, or sugar cane.

Fructose known as fruit sugar. Most plants contain fructose.

Maltose  known as malt sugar. Found in grains.

Lactose commonly known as milk sugar.

Complex carbs are a better choice in the diet. It take a bit longer to be digested and absorbed into the body. They also take longer to breakdown and therefore provide energy at a slower rate than simple sugars. Type of complex carbs

Starch supplies the body with long, sustained energy. All starchy foods are plant like grains, legumes and some vegetables.

Dietary Fiber is the part of the plant that the body can't digest. Yet it is an important part of a healthy diet. It adds bulk to the diet and keep us feeling full faster, helping to control the weight. Fiber helps digestion and helps prevent constipation  Source of fiber would be  bran, whole-grain foods, raw vegetables and fruit (especially the seeds and skins), legumes and nuts.

Carbohydrate break down into a simpler form called glucose. Glucose is absorbed into the blood stream and is used for immediate energy needs by the cells. Excess glucose  is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscle tissue. It is stored with water, in the ratio 1 gram of carbohydrates to 3 grams of water. If blood glucose levels drop too low, the body can use this stored glycogen to replenish the supply. When energy needs are met and the glycogen stores are filled, any excess glucose can be converted to fatty acids and stored as fat tissue. The fat tissue has unlimited storage capabilities.

Conclusion 

Chose good carbs/ complex carbs  in the diet. Not no carbohydrate as diet. Don't be mislead by fad diet. Most individual that follow the low carbs/ zero carbs diet lose weight due to water that contains in the carbs.