HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If I am consuming sugary food, what type of carbohydrates am I consuming and why should I limit them?
A
Complete carbohydrates and I shouldn’t take in too many because they contain more calories
B
Saturated carbohydrates and I should limit these because they usually have too much fat too
C
Simple carbohydrates and I should cut back because they provide quick energy and usually very few other nutrients.
D
Complex carbohydrates and I shouldn’t eat too many because they take too long to digest and break down.
E
Incomplete carbohydrates and I should not eat too many because they do not contain many nutrients
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Limit added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that less than 10% of calories you eat or drink every day come from added sugar. Eating or drinking too many foods with sugar can also cause you to take in more than the calories you need each day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eating and drinking too many added sugars makes it difficult to achieve a healthy eating pattern without taking in too many calories. Too much sugar in your diet can lead to health problems such as weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

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