Multiple choice

Which of the following sweeteners does not provide any energy to the body?

  1. Glucose

  2. Fructose

  3. Maltose

  4. Saccharin
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Explanation

Saccharin is an artificial sweetener that provides sweetness without calories because the human body cannot metabolize it. In contrast, glucose, fructose, and maltose are natural carbohydrates that provide approximately 4 calories per gram when metabolized by the body.

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