Which of the following food items would most likely provide the quickest source of energy for the body?
Cheddar cheese
Grilled chicken breast
Banana
Olive oil
The Correct Answer is C
A. Cheddar cheese
High in fat and protein, which take longer to digest and are not quick energy sources.
B. Grilled chicken breast
High in protein, which is not used quickly for energy unless carbs and fats are unavailable.
C. Banana
Bananas are rich in simple carbohydrates, especially glucose and fructose, which provide immediate energy.
D. Olive oil
A fat source, digested slowly and not used for quick energy.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Vitamin C
Many fruit juices still contain vitamin C, and some are fortified with it.
B. Fiber
Most fruit juice is filtered and lacks the pulp and skin, where fiber is concentrated.
C. Natural sugars
Fruit juices are still high in natural sugars like fructose.
D. Potassium
Fruit juice often retains potassium, especially if it’s 100% juice.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Mouth
Carbohydrate digestion begins here via salivary amylase, but it's minimal and not the main site of absorption.
B. Transverse colon
By this point, most carbs are already absorbed. The colon mainly absorbs water and electrolytes.
C. Duodenum
The duodenum, part of the small intestine, is where pancreatic amylase continues carbohydrate digestion, and absorption of monosaccharides begins.
D. Stomach
The acidic environment inactivates salivary amylase; little to no carb digestion occurs here.
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