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What are carbohydrates? What can they do for us? Carbohydrates are found in many foods and they serve a useful purpose. When ingested, carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars that fuel the body. These simple sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream. As sugar levels rise, insulin is released by the pancreas. The insulin then carries sugar from the blood to the cells, where the sugar becomes a major source of energy.