BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is it important to eat brown or wholemeal versions of foods from these groups?
A
These contain more fibre
B
These contain more vitamin C
C
These contain less fat
D
These contain less fibre
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Whole-grain foods help control of cholesterol levels, weight and blood pressure. These foods also help lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eating a variety of foods from the 5 major food groups provides a range of nutrients to the body, promotes good health and can help reduce the risk of disease-as well as keeping your diet interesting with different flavours and textures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nutrients in brown rice and other wholegrain foods can help us maintain healthy blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart diseases and help manage blood sugars if we have diabetes. When you switch to eating wholegrains, you’ll notice that you experience fewer intense hunger pangs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many of the nutrients in brown rice help keep your heart healthy. It’s a rich source of dietary fiber, which can reduce your risk of death from heart disease. Brown rice also contains high levels of magnesium, which can help make you less vulnerable to heart disease and stroke.

Detailed explanation-5: -Eating whole instead of refined grains substantially lowers total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or bad) cholesterol, triglycerides, and insulin levels. Replacing refined grains with whole grains and eating at least 2 servings of whole grains daily may help to reduce type 2 diabetes risk.

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