HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -These foods do not contain fiber but are rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Simple carbohydrates to avoid are typically in processed foods or those with added sugar. Adding sugar to food increases its calorie content, without providing any additional nutrition.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Dietary fibers a are mainly indigestible complex carbohydrates in plant cell walls (cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin) and a variety of gums, mucilages, and algal polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simple sugars are found in refined sugars, like the white sugar you’d find in a sugar bowl. Added sugars (including refined sugars) provide calories, but lack vitamins, minerals and fiber and can lead to weight gain.