Qa 01. Carbohydrates, found in foods from plant sources, include simple sugars,starches, and fiber.QUESTION: Which of the following statements about Carbohydrates is TRUE?O The human body can utilize carbohydrates as the quickest form of energy in the bodybecause they react easily with oxygen, releasing energy.O Because of its chemical structure, fiber cannot easily be oxidized in the body becausehumans do not have appropriate enzymes that can cause fiber molecules to react withoxygen.O Starch is broken down into glucose by enzymes and used as energy to fuel bodilyfunctions.O All of the statements listed are TRUE.O The smallest unit of a carbohydrate is a simple sugar, also called a saccharide.

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