HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is the simplest form of carbohydrate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates are the body’s most important and readily available source of energy. They’re a necessary part of a healthy diet for both kids and adults. The two main forms of carbs are: simple carbohydrates (or simple sugars): including fructose, glucose, and lactose, which also are found in nutritious whole fruits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common examples of simple sugars or monosaccharides are glucose and fructose. Both of these monosaccharides are referred to as hexoses, since they have six carbons. Glucose is abundant in many plant sources, and makes up sweeteners such as corn sugar and grape sugar.