HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ carbohydrates supply longer lasting energy.
A
simple
B
complex
C
generic
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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: -Complex carbohydrates, or polysaccharides, consist of hundreds or even thousands of monosaccharides. They include starch, glycogen, cellulose, and chitin. They generally either store energy or form structures, such as cell walls, in living things. Starch is a complex carbohydrate that is made by plants to store energy.

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