carb (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kɑːrb/
Definition
A carbohydrate, a type of nutrient that the body uses for energy, found in foods like bread, pasta, and sugar.
Examples
The doctor advised him to limit his intake of simple carbs.
Complex carbs are found in whole grains and vegetables.
Many people on low-carb diets avoid sugary drinks.
How to Use carb
- carb intake (collocation)
- The amount of carbohydrates consumed. — "Reducing your carb intake can help with weight loss."
- low-carb (collocation)
- Containing or relating to a small amount of carbohydrates. — "She follows a strict low-carb diet."
- complex carbs (collocation)
- Carbohydrates found in foods like whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, which are digested more slowly. — "Choose complex carbs for sustained energy."
- simple carbs (collocation)
- Carbohydrates found in sugary foods and drinks, which are digested quickly. — "Avoid excessive consumption of simple carbs."
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