NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Simple
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Complex
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -As a source of energy, complex carbohydrates are the better choice. However, for overall nutrition, it is more difficult to say. Simple carbohydrates, or sugars, are made up of shorter chains of molecules and are quicker to digest than complex carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates, which include whole grains and legumes, raise your blood sugar levels more slowly, give you more sustained energy and even help you feel full longer. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to glucose (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy. Glucose is used in the cells of the body and in the brain.