The mainstays of diets throughout the world are _____ containing chains of glucose.

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Starchy foods such as grains (e.g. rice, wheat, oats), potatoes, corn, and legumes (e.g. beans, lentils, peas) are the main dietary sources of complex carbohydrates, which are chains of glucose. These foods are consumed in various forms around the world and form the basis of many traditional diets. Fruits, meats, vegetables, and all protein foods may be important components of a healthy diet but they do not necessarily contain significant amounts of complex carbohydrates.

The Mainstays of Diets Throughout the World Are _____ Containing