NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Question
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These are called the “quick energy” foods
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carbohydrates/sugars
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protein
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fats/lipids
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nucleic acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sugars and starch are two kinds of carbohydrates. Sugars are easier to break down and they provide us with quick energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Simple carbohydrates: Various forms of sugar, such as fructose (fruit sugar) and sucrose (table sugar), are simple carbohydrates. They are small molecules, so they can be broken down and absorbed by the body quickly and are the quickest source of energy.
Detailed explanation-3: -Refined (or processed) sugar provides a quick, simple source of energy, but it doesn’t contain other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Sugars are popular in the processed food industry because they add taste, colour, bulk and thickness to food products.
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