I WONDER - Are Sugars Carbohydrates?

Sugars are simple carbohydrates that provide energy. They include glucose, fructose, and sucrose, each with unique structures but ultimately broken down into glucose by the body. Glucose serves as a primary energy source for cells, muscles, and the brain. Complex carbohydrates like starches and fibers are also part of the carbohydrate family but take longer to convert into glucose.

What are sugars and what role do they play in the body?

List the different types of sugars mentioned in the text.

How does the body process sugar molecules?

Explain the significance of glucose in the body.

What are complex carbohydrates and how do they differ from simple sugars?