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carbohydrate, carbs
A nutrient category that includes sugars, starches, and fiber, serving as a primary energy source for the body.
炭水化物はエネルギー源として重要だ。
Carbohydrates are important as an energy source.
ダイエット中は炭水化物を控えている。
I'm cutting back on carbohydrates while dieting.
米やパンには炭水化物が多く含まれている。
Rice and bread contain a lot of carbohydrates.
USAGE: 炭水化物 is one of the three major nutrients (三大栄養素). Often abbreviated to 「炭水」 in casual speech.
FOODS HIGH IN CARBOHYDRATES:
- 米/ご飯 (rice)
- パン (bread)
- 麺類 (noodles)
- 芋類 (potatoes, tubers)
- 砂糖 (sugar)
DIET CONTEXT:
- 糖質制限 - carb restriction (low-carb diet)
- 炭水化物ダイエット - low-carb diet
- 炭水化物を抜く (to cut out carbs)
THREE MAJOR NUTRIENTS:
- 炭水化物 - carbohydrates
- たんぱく質 - proteins
- 脂質 - fats/lipids
Related Words
Related:
栄養素 (nutrient)