All carbohydrates break down into sugar known as _________ (or blood sugar)

The main purpose of carbohydrates in the body is:

The two types of carbohydrates are:

Try to limit this type of carbohydrate because it only supplies the body with SHORT-term energy, it can make you feel sluggish, and could lead to weight gain. It comes from sugary foods like donuts, sugary cereals, cookies, etc.

Complex carbs are better because they take longer to break down in the body, so they provide long-lasting energy. Which of the following complex carb do you want to LIMIT?

Fiber ONLY comes from plant foods (foods that come out of the earth):

Fiber is a complex carb that is beneficial to the body because it does all of the following, except:

When looking at a nutrition facts label, try to eat carbs with 3 or more grams of fiber. Which of the following is NOT a source of fiber?

Eating the wrong kind of carbs too often is NOT good for you.

You can get carbohydrates from lots of food groups including fruits, vegetables, grains and even dairy.

When it comes to simple carbs, stick to natural sugars found in fruits and dairy because they are packed with other nutrients that candy and soda won't give you.

Which of the following is NOT a nutrient?

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