complex carbohydrate

noun

: a polysaccharide (such as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units
also : a food (such as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides

Examples of complex carbohydrate in a Sentence

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Carb intake should come from complex carbohydrates with a low to moderate glycemic index, such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2025 This combination of complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and mineral-rich vegetables ensures balanced blood sugar levels throughout the morning. Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 11 Mar. 2025 The health halo has shifted to complex carbohydrates and foods derived from whole wheat. Bedatri D. Choudhury, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025 Fiennes also maintained a diet that was rich in proteins, complex carbohydrates and vegetables. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for complex carbohydrate

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of complex carbohydrate was in 1938

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“Complex carbohydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complex%20carbohydrate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

complex carbohydrate

noun
: a polysaccharide (as starch or cellulose) consisting of usually hundreds or thousands of monosaccharide units
also : a food (as rice or pasta) composed primarily of such polysaccharides
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