From a Health Perspective, Fruits Are Better Sources of Sucrose

question 3

Multiple Choice

From a health perspective, fruits are better sources of sucrose and fructose than table sugar because they ____.

• A) contain higher concentrations of these carbohydrates per unit of weight
• B) are more quickly digested than table sugar
• C) also provide protein
• D) also provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals
• E) provide these sugars in a more absorbable form than table sugar

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