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Carbohydrates which have branches (peas and beans) are easier to digest than those which are straight chains of glucose (fruit).

Which food is not a major source of soluble fiber?​

Viscous soluble fibers include pectin, found in many fruits and vegetables, and beta glucans, found in oats and barley are heart-healthy.

​It can be said that the energy we obtain from foods comes from the sun. This is because:​

The liver converts excess energy-containing nutrients into _____ for storage.​

Which outcome is not an effect of fiber?​

The digestive juices in the digestive tract include:​

Fat-soluble nutrients are transported through the ________ system before they enter the bloodstream.

Which of the following is not one of the complex carbohydrates?​

Gums and candies that contain sugar alcohols