BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is an example of a good source of complex carbohydrates
A
Can of soda
B
Poptart
C
Sweet Potato
D
Cupcake
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Complex carbohydrates, found mostly in whole plant foods, maintain their natural fiber and fuel your body with the energy it needs. Examples include beans, oatmeal, 100% whole-wheat bread, quinoa, barley, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and many other plant foods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweet potatoes fall into the healthy carb category. A medium sweet potato has about 140 calories and 5 grams of fiber. Sweet potatoes also have a low glycemic index score.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sweet potato is classed as a complex CHO but it is higher on the GI scale. In spite of this, its high levels of fibre mean you also remain full for longer. Win-win! In addition, greater levels of vitamins and minerals are found in the sweet potato compared to its white counterpart.

Detailed explanation-4: -The benefits of complex carbs don’t stop there. Foods containing fiber and starches also often packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, all nutrients that are beneficial to our body. Examples of complex carbs include: Potatoes and sweet potatoes.

Detailed explanation-5: -2. Complex carbohydrates-These are found in almost all plant foods and usually take longer for the body to digest. They are most commonly found in whole wheat bread, whole grain pasta, brown rice and starchy vegetables like corn and peas.

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