FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD CHEMISTRY

CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are foods that are high in carbs?
A
Eggs, fish, poultry
B
Cheese, meats, vegetables
C
Bread, potatoes, and pasta
D
Multitude of oils, butter and condiments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Potatoes. Potatoes are a great choice of starchy food and a good source of energy, fibre, B vitamins and potassium. Bread. Bread, especially wholemeal, granary, brown and seeded varieties, is a healthy choice to eat as part of a balanced diet. Cereal products. Rice and grains. Pasta in your diet.

Detailed explanation-2: -"In terms of carbohydrate content, we have 42g of carbohydrate in the cup of pasta and about 30g in a [serving] of bread."

Detailed explanation-3: -Though pasta is versatile and inexpensive, it’s very high in carbs. Just 1 cup (151 grams) of cooked spaghetti packs 46 grams of carbs, while the same amount of whole wheat pasta provides 45 grams ( 21, 22 ).

Detailed explanation-4: -Carbohydrates are found in a wide array of both healthy and unhealthy foods-bread, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie.

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