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Starch, fiber, sugars, and cellulose are examples of carbohydrates.

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Is it true that Starch, fiber, sugars, and cellulose are examples of carbohydrates?

Yes. Multiple reference sources and scientific literature confirm that starch, fiber, sugars, and cellulose are all examples of carbohydrates.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 8 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 8
Wikipedia: Starch
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Wikipedia: Starch. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starch

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Wikipedia: Dietary fiber
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Wikipedia: Dietary fiber. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_fiber

PLOS (all journals): Dietary fiber, starch, and sugars in bananas at different stages of ripeness in the retail market
Discusses dietary fiber, starch, and sugars as carbohydrate components.
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PLOS (all journals): Dietary fiber, starch, and sugars in bananas at different stages of ripeness in the retail market. (n.d.). PLOS (all journals). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253366

USDA Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review: Results - Dietary Patterns and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
Lists carbohydrate, fiber, starch, and sugar together in dietary studies.
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USDA Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review: Results - Dietary Patterns and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review. (n.d.). USDA Nutrition Evidence Systematic Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK611067/#ch4

GovInfo: FR 2016 05 27
States sugars, cellulose, and starch are examples of carbohydrates.
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GovInfo: FR 2016 05 27. (n.d.). GovInfo. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2016-05-27

LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 7.01: Nutrients
Explicitly classifies starch, fiber (cellulose), and sugars as carbohydrates.
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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 7.01%3A Nutrients. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/Brevard_College/CHE_301_Biochemistry/07%3A_Nutrition/7.01%3A_Nutrients

National Library of Medicine MeSH: MeSH: Dietary Carbohydrates
Defines dietary carbohydrates as comprising sugars, starches, cellulose, and fibers.
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National Library of Medicine MeSH: MeSH: Dietary Carbohydrates. (n.d.). National Library of Medicine MeSH. https://meshb.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D004040

OpenStax: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology: 24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism
Lists simple sugars, starch, and cellulose as examples of carbohydrates.
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OpenStax: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology: 24.2 Carbohydrate Metabolism. (n.d.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/9d68abf9-4c2e-4ef7-88d1-c963c5c844b9@

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