NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Starchy foods are our main source of carbohydrate and have an important role in a healthy diet. Starchy foods – such as potatoes, bread, rice, pasta, and cereals – should make up just over a third of the food you eat, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aside from being high in water when fresh, potatoes are primarily composed of carbs and contain moderate amounts of protein and fiber-but almost no fat.

Detailed explanation-3: -The potato meets the good carbohydrate requirement of containing vitamins and minerals. A medium-size potato contains more potassium than a banana, approximately half the recommended daily value of vitamin C and significant amounts of vitamins B-1, B-6 and folate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes. Potatoes are a carbohydrate-rich vegetable. A medium, 5.2 ounce potato with the skin contains 26 grams of carbohydrate.