Energy
Carbohydrates are digested to give us energy to make us able to do daily activities.
skittles and marshmellows
energy
Fruits and vegetable with high sugar (simple carbohydrates) content give us quick energy, those with more complex carbohydrates give more long lasting energy. Apples, Grapes, Raisins, Carrots, celery actually i read that celery actually steals energy because it takes more energy to digest it than it give from digestion
as long as it has carbohydrates
pasta, bread, rice, cereal
nothing really we or they don't really need it
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy and should be the major part of total daily intake. There are two types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates (such as sugar or honey) or complex carbohydrates
The two types of carbohydrates are simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are referred to as fast-acting carbohydrates. Sugars are considered simple carbohydrates. Starches are considered complex carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates will give you a quick boost, but will cause your blood sugar to crash later on. Complex carbohydrates are far better for sustained activity.
There are two types of carbohydrates; complex, and simple. Carbohydrates in general are the energy your body recieves from eating food. Simple carbohydrates such as sugary candys give you lots of energy, so you get a 'sugar rush' then crashs later when your body runs of of this energy. Complex carbohydrates such as those in whole wheat bread take longer to digest, but still provide sustaining energy. If you are trying to watch your weight, you want to cut out simple carbohydrates such as candies and opt for fruits.
Sugar is one of the class of foods called carbohydrates. There are simple and complex carbohydrates, sugar is a simple one.