Complex Carbohydrates Are Recommended by the US Department of Health

question 11

Multiple Choice

Complex carbohydrates are recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services because

• A)starchy foods often contain other valuable nutrients.
• B)they have a faster rate of digestion and absorption than simple carbohydrates.
• C)they result in larger fluctuations in blood glucose levels than simple carbohydrates.
• D)diets high in them can result in acidosis.
• E)All of these are reasons why complex carbohydrates are recommended.

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