A client wants to know what why it is good to include starches in the diet. What should the nurse explain about starches?
a. Make a person feel full faster
b. Provide the quickest form of energy
c. Are good only when consumed in moderation
d. Are stored in the liver and can be used for energy
d. Are stored in the liver and can be used for energy
Starches are stored in the liver in the form of glycogen, which can be used for energy when glucose levels fall. Starches do not lead to satiety as well as proteins and fats. Glucose is the quickest form of energy. Starches, in the form of fiber, can be consumed liberally.
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