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==What are Sugars?==

==What are Sugars?==

Sugars are short chain soluble carbohydrates, which include the monosaccharides glucose, galactose, and fructose and the [[Nutrition Glossary#Disaccharides|disaccharides]] sucrose (combination of glucose and fructose), lactose (combination of glucose and galactose) and maltose (combination of glucose and glucose). The sugar alcohols mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol are commonly included in this group, though are not used in foods intended for dogs and cats.  

Sugars are short chain soluble carbohydrates, which include the [[Nutrition Glossary#Monosaccharides|monosaccharides]] glucose, galactose, and fructose and the [[Nutrition Glossary#Disaccharides|disaccharides]] sucrose (combination of glucose and fructose), lactose (combination of glucose and galactose) and maltose (combination of glucose and glucose). The sugar alcohols mannitol, sorbitol, and xylitol are commonly included in this group, though are not used in foods intended for dogs and cats.

==Why are they Important?==  

==Why are they Important?==