Carbohydrates— types of macronutrients found in many foods like fruits, veggies, starches, milk, seeds and grains— are important in a balanced diet because they contribute to correct and efficient body function. According to the Mayo Clinic, “The most basic carbohydrate is a sugar molecule, which joins together one or two units of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Other carbohydrates contain three or more units of the carbon-hydrogen-oxygen trio.” Types of Carbohydrates There are three main types of carbohydrates: 1. Simple carbohydrates (sugars): Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrate. Simple carbs can be digested very quickly. Examples are cereals, honey, molasses, brown sugar, soft drinks, sweets snack bars, corn syrup, male syrup, biscuits, cakes. 2. Complex Carbohydrates: Starch. Examples of complex carbs are bread, cereal, pasta and rice. 3. Dietary Fiber • Soluble fiber is found in the following: oatmeal, oat bran, nuts and seeds, most fruits, dry beans and peas. • Insolu...