NURSING ANM AND GNM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these things does NOT contain carbohydrates?
A
water
B
rice
C
beans
D
candy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water does not contain carbohydrates, fats, or proteins which are essential components of food.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is also known as gram, or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, and sometimes known as Egyptian pea, ceci, cece or chana, or Kabuli chana. It is the major source of proteins and not of carbohydrates. Wheat, rice and sorghum are the sources of carbohydrates. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates (also called carbs) are a type of macronutrient found in certain foods and drinks. Sugars, starches and fiber are carbohydrates. Other macronutrients include fat and protein.

Detailed explanation-4: -So for example, peanuts and peanut butter, they contain both protein and fat. And whole milk contains carbs, protein and fat, and then beans contain carbs and protein. However, what makes these foods call it a protein versus a carbohydrate versus a fat is the amount of each of these nutrients in the food.

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