BIOLOGY
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Complete carbs because they give us all the energy we need
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Simple carbs because they are easily broken down by the body to provide energy and are usually empty calories
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Incomplete carbs because they don’t contain as many calories as other types of carbs
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Complex carbs because they provide a long term form of energy and usually have more nutrients
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Fiber because this supplies you with the healthiest form of energy
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Detailed explanation-1: -Complex carbohydrates provide a more lasting source of energy than simple carbohydrates because they take longer to digest. However, this does not mean that all complex carbohydrates are healthier choices. Simple carbohydrates are present in many healthful foods, such as fruits and milk.
Detailed explanation-2: -The healthiest sources of carbohydrates-unprocessed or minimally processed whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans-promote good health by delivering vitamins, minerals, fiber, and a host of important phytonutrients.
Detailed explanation-3: -Limit foods that are high in processed, refined simple sugars provide calories but they have very little nutrition. Get more complex carbohydrates and healthy nutrients by eating more fruits and vegetables. Focus on whole-grain rice, breads and cereals, and don’t forget the legumes-beans, lentils and dried peas.
Detailed explanation-4: -Whole grains like quinoa, farro, amaranth, barley, soba noodles, whole-wheat pasta and brown rice are complex carbohydrates that not only fill you up with fiber but also deliver extra vitamins and minerals you won’t usually get from refined grain products like white rice or white pasta.
Detailed explanation-5: -Complex carbs are less likely to cause spikes in blood sugar. They also contain vitamins, minerals and fiber that your body needs. (You may be familiar with the term “good carbohydrates, ” but it may be best to think of them as healthy carbohydrates. ) Too many simple carbs can contribute to weight gain.