NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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salad and spaghetti
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steak and shrimp
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cheese and avocados
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peanut butter
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Detailed explanation-1: -Though pasta is versatile and inexpensive, it’s very high in carbs. Just 1 cup (151 grams) of cooked spaghetti packs 46 grams of carbs, while the same amount of whole wheat pasta provides 45 grams ( 21, 22 ).
Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates: These are also called starches. Starches include grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice.
Detailed explanation-3: -Made from grain, spaghetti is energy-dense, with more than 200 calories per cup. It is a good source of complex carbohydrates, with more than 40 grams of carbs in one serving. It’s not well suited to low-carbohydrate diets, but it is a low-fat food on its own and encouraged as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soft pretzel. While delicious, the soft pretzel is a nutrition-poor source of carbohydrates. Processed sugary cereal. A sugary bowl of cereal is high in bad carbs, likely including both processed grains and processed sugar. Canned fruit. Doughnuts. Soda. Potato chips and corn chips. Gummy candy. French fries.