BIOLOGY
IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATES
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A:Simple sugars can be found in nutritious foods.
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B:Complex sugars are often found in nutritious foods.
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C:Complex carbohydrates can also be called sugars.
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D:Vitamins and minerals are needed for good health.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are sugars that come in 2 main forms – simple and complex. This is also referred to as simple sugars and starches. The difference between a simple and complex carb is in how quickly it is digested and absorbed – as well as it’s chemical structure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to glucose (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is true of complex carbohydrates? Complex carbohydrates are found mainly in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Why is good nutrition critical for pregnant women and young children? Malnutrition during these crucial periods may result in physical or mental disabilities.
Detailed explanation-4: -What are simple carbohydrates? Simply put, simple carbohydrates are sugars. They include the white table sugar we think of when we hear the word “sugar.” But they also include naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit and milk, and the refined sugars added to many processed foods.