HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When choosing carbohydrates, choose ones low in added ____
A
Fiber
B
Sugar
C
Fat
D
Vitamins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sugars. They are also called simple carbohydrates because they are in the most basic form. They can be added to foods, such as the sugar in candy, desserts, processed foods, and regular soda. They also include the kinds of sugar that are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and milk.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the three types of carbohydrates in food is sugar. As of January 2021, labels must include added sugar to help you know the difference between sugar that occurs naturally in the food (like yogurt or fruit) and sugar that was added during processing (like in cookies, candy and soda).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that carbohydrates comprise 45 to 65% of total calories and a limit on added sugars to no more than 10% of total calories for a healthy diet.

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