Question

Bread, pasta, and cookies all have something in common: they are sources of ___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Carbohydrates

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are main sources for energy for the body. They are called carbohydrates because, at the chemical level, they contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Foods high in carbohydrates include bread, pasta, beans, potatoes, rice and cereals.

Carbohydrates are also very important for the brain because neurons can not burn fat.

Carbohydrates have been linked to the global rise of obesity, especially among children. This theory has not been proved right as many other factors come into play as well, such as lack of physical exercise or high consumption of junk food.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bread, pasta, and cookies all have something in common: they are sources of carbohydrates.

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are a group of nutrients and a common name for sugars (saccharides) and chains (polymers) thereof, including starch and sometimes dietary fiber. Also, some derivatives of saccharides and their polymers are counted as carbohydrates.  Carbohydrates are the main energy providers of the body, since when processed, the glucose of these supplies energy to the body.