Starchy vegetables, grains, cereals, breads, pasta and legumes fall into which food group?
a. protein c. carbohydrate
b. fat d. vegetable
C
Complex carbohydrates are found mainly in starchy vegetables, grains, cereals, breads, pasta and legumes such as kidney beans, black-eyed peas, green and yellow peas, and chick peas. Fiber content in complex carbohydrates slows the absorption of carbohydrates and provides bulk to the diet that eases passing of bowel contents through the GI tract.
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A. "Do not share this spray with anyone." B. "Sit upright while using this spray." C. "Only use this spray for 3-5 days." D. "Do not shake the bottle before using this spray." E. "Keep this spray refrigerated."