Tag: Plants vs animals

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, staple crops like rice, wheat, and maize provide about two-thirds of human food consumption globally. However, defining what is the most important source of food involves a complex interplay of nutritional value, global distribution, and human cultural habits.

Despite the common belief that plants are the sole source of carbohydrates, complex sugars and polymers are also naturally and critically present in many animals. These animal-based carbohydrates, primarily glycogen and lactose, serve distinct roles, from energy storage to early-life nutrition. While plants derive their carbs from photosynthesis, animals acquire them through diet and store them for future needs.