Multiple choice

Which of the following reasons does not make simple carbohydrates a poor food choice?

  1. Carbohydrates contain fibre.

  2. They are calorie laden.

  3. They provide little nutrition.

  4. They cause weight gain.

  5. They are digested quickly.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Monosaccharides and disaccharides are called simple carbohydrates. They all digest quickly and enter the bloodstream quickly.

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