I WONDER - What Food Are Carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are found in various foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and sweets. They can be classified into simple and complex types. Simple carbohydrates break down quickly, providing immediate energy, while complex carbohydrates break down more slowly, offering sustained energy over time.

Which of the following foods is NOT mentioned as a source of carbohydrates?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Dairy

• Grains

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

• Fast and Slow

• Natural and Artificial

• Simple and Complex

• Basic and Advanced

How do simple carbohydrates affect energy levels?

• They deplete energy

• They provide energy slowly

• They provide energy quickly

• They do not affect energy levels

Which type of carbohydrate is broken down more slowly?

• Neither is broken down

• Simple carbohydrates

• Both are broken down at the same rate

• Complex carbohydrates

What is the benefit of complex carbohydrates in terms of energy?

• They provide energy quickly

• They do not provide energy

• They provide energy only during exercise

• They provide energy over a longer period