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What is the main misconception regarding carbohydrates as discussed in the text?
What is the main misconception regarding carbohydrates as discussed in the text?
- Carbohydrates have no health benefits
- Carbohydrates are essential for survival
- Carbohydrates cause quick weight gain (correct)
- Carbohydrates are only found in high-calorie foods like pasta and potatoes
Why do some companies promote the idea that carbohydrates are bad for the body?
Why do some companies promote the idea that carbohydrates are bad for the body?
- To encourage consumers to buy their carb-free food products (correct)
- To emphasize the importance of carbohydrates
- To help consumers maintain a balanced diet
- To provide accurate nutrition information to consumers
Which statement accurately describes carbohydrates according to the text?
Which statement accurately describes carbohydrates according to the text?
- Carbohydrates are not essential for the human body
- Carbohydrates are only found in certain types of foods
- Carbohydrates are solely responsible for weight gain
- Carbohydrates are macro-nutrients necessary for survival (correct)
What is the key to maintaining a healthy body according to the text?
What is the key to maintaining a healthy body according to the text?
Where can carbohydrates be naturally found apart from potatoes and pasta?
Where can carbohydrates be naturally found apart from potatoes and pasta?
What is one benefit of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
What is one benefit of carbohydrates mentioned in the text?
What is the role of fiber in relation to carbohydrates?
What is the role of fiber in relation to carbohydrates?
Why is it mentioned in the text that the human body cannot survive on a diet composed entirely of carbohydrates?
Why is it mentioned in the text that the human body cannot survive on a diet composed entirely of carbohydrates?
How can a person determine what foods are healthy for their own body?
How can a person determine what foods are healthy for their own body?
What is the recommended consumption of bread, grains, and pastas from the food pyramid?
What is the recommended consumption of bread, grains, and pastas from the food pyramid?
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