Which of the Following Best Explains Why "Carbs" (Carbohydrates)are Advertised

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why "carbs" (carbohydrates) are advertised by manufacturers of candy bars and sports drinks as a "quick energy boost"?

• A)The energy in them can be stored as fat,which has high energy per unit weight.
• B)The carbons in carbs are rich in energy because they are highly oxidized.
• C)Carbs are reduced molecules that have high-energy electrons.
• D)This is an advertising gimmick that has no scientific evidence to support it.

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