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Sugars are formed from the breakdown of which food group?

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Answer

carbohydrates

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the question: The question asks which food group breaks down to form sugars.
  2. Recall nutritional information: Sugars are a type of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are one of the main macronutrients found in food. They are broken down by the body into glucose, which is a simple sugar, to provide energy.
  3. Determine the food group: Therefore, sugars are formed from the breakdown of the carbohydrate food group.