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Random Facts Today's Medical Fact Every two weeks the human stomach produces a new layer of mucous lining, otherwise the stomach would digest itself. Primary links Home Health A-Z HealthJolt Latest Health News Medical Dictionary Secondary links Search BMI Calculator Contact Us Privacy Log in Log in Subscribe Buttons	Medical Dictionary a \| b \| c \| d \| e \| f \| g \| h \| i \| j \| k \| l \| m \| n \| o \| p \| q \| r \| s \| t \| u \| v \| w \| x \| y \| z Click one of the letters above to be taken to a page of all terms beginning with that letter. Carbohydrate Carbohydrates are a group of organic compounds that are an important source of energy in the diet. Carbohydrates are usually found in food from plant sources and include simple carbohydrates (sugar) and complex carbohydrates (starches and fiber). Carbohydrates are found naturally in fruit, vegetables, bread, cereals, rice, and dairy products. Foods high in sugar (simple carbohydrates) include cakes, pies, cookies, candy, ice cream, soft drinks, sugar cereals, and fruit drinks.

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