Which of the following is true of carbohydrate cravings and addictions?

a. People seek carbohydrates to restore brain glucagon levels.
b. The addiction does not appear to be physiological or pharmacological.
c. They are regarded as an important public health threat.
d. They reflect an early form of self-destructive behavior.
e. They are deliberately induced by food manufacturers.


ANS: B

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