Multiple choice

What are the subcategories of carbohydrates?

  1. Sugars, starches, and fats

  2. Starches, wheat, and oils

  3. Sugars, starches, and dietary fibre

  4. Dietary fibre, sugars, and fats

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The three main subcategories of carbohydrates are sugars (simple carbohydrates), starches (complex carbohydrates), and dietary fiber (indigestible complex carbohydrates). Fats and oils are lipids, not carbohydrates.