Much has been learned in the field of nutrition about nutritional intake and how to work toward making our diets nutritionally optimal. When it comes to carbohydrate intake, the latest findings indicate that Americans should do what?
A) Decrease their intake of fiber and increase their intake of complex carbohydrates.
B) Increase their intake of fiber and limit consumption of added sugars.
C) Eat total carbohydrates consisting of 50% fiber and 50% simple sugars.
D) Eat a diet based on plenty of fruits and vegetables and limit carbohydrates.
B
Feedback:
For optimal carbohydrate intake, Americans are urged to increase their intake of fiber and limit consumption of added sugars. Decreasing the intake of fiber is not recommended. Total carbohydrate consumption should not consist of 50% fiber and 50% simple sugars. Fruits and vegetables are sources of carbohydrates.
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