Carbohydrates can be described as ________.

A. compounds needed in tiny amounts
B. inorganic molecules regulating chemical reactions and comprising part of some body structures
C. sugars, starches, and fibers
D. made of building blocks called amino acids


Answer: C

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Jack is trying to choose foods that contain whole grains. Which whole grain ingredient is present in waffle #1 that is not found in waffle #2?

a.
?enriched flour

b.
?whole wheat flour

c.
?modified corn starch

d.
?maltodextrin

e.
?apple fiber

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