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Yes. The starch molecule is a string of glucose molecules. When eaten, the starch is broken down by enzymes into individual glucose molecules. Glucose is the human body's primary source of energy.

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What does starchy foods provide?

Starchy foods provide energy for your cells. But if you eat too much starchy foods, you will get overweight. Everything is good in moderation.


How much of your energy should you get from starchy foods?

How Much energy should we from starchy foods


Where would you find a carbohydrate?

Mainly in starchy and sugary foods, such as bread and baked goods.


What foods can repace starchy foods?

If repace means replace and if you mean what carbohydrate can you replace very starchy foods. Rice and bread is a starchy food potatoes are less starchy. So if u want a carbohydrate but not as starchy then try potatoes.


What are starchy foods?

PotatoesSpaghettiRiceMacaroni


What does starchy foods contain?

Starchy food contains Carbohydrates.


Explain the importance of eating plenty of starchy foods?

because they cotain lots of healthy nutrients, fibre and iron and contain a healthy digestive systemBecause they are a form of carbohydrate and so they provide us with energy.


How do starchy foods make you thirsty?

How about not eating starchy foods or just drinking more water instead.


Why is Fiji obese?

Because of all the starchy foods in Fiji and introduction to MORE starchy foods from America


What carbohydrates provide the body with long-lasting energy?

What you're looking for are Complex Carbohydrates (starches) which are basically just foods with longer sugar strands. Brown rice, whole grains, and pastas are a few examples of starchy foods that provide long lasting energy.


Is spaghetti a starchy foods?

yes.


What nutrient do dairy foods provide?

energy