The function of carbohydrates is to provide people with energy. There are different types of carbohydrates, including simple, complex, and refined carbohydrates. Carbohydrates can form part of a ...

Complex carbohydrates take longer to digest and are a more stable source of energy than simple carbohydrates. Complex carbs are in foods like pasta and bread. Simple carbs are in foods like table ...

Obesity is defined as an excess accumulation of body fat, and understanding obesity at the most basic level requires knowledge of how adipose tissue fat storage and mobilization are regulated. Insulin ...

A couple of studies using low-carbohydrate diets in the treatment of obesity are reviewed. Mechanisms for explaining the reduced appetite are described in relation to knowledge on regulation of ...