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Question
Differentiate between carbohydrate and protein.
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- Carbohydrate:
- Energy giving component of the food.
- The sources of carbohydrates are nuts, fruits, rice, and maize.
- Protein:
- It is body building foods.
- The sources of proteins are pulses, soyabean, nuts, egg, and fish.
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