Which is a healthy form of carbohydrates?

• A. Fiber
• B. Sugar
• C. White bread
• D. Fatty acids

Answer: (A)

Carbohydrates vary, and the healthiest form among them is fiber because it provides health benefits beyond quick energy. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate your body can’t fully digest, so it passes through the digestive system largely intact. This bulk helps with regular bowel movements, keeps you feeling full longer, slows the absorption of other sugars to help stabilize blood sugar, and can help lower cholesterol. Foods rich in fiber include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, which is why fiber is the preferred carbohydrate source. The other options don’t fit as healthy carbohydrate choices: sugar is a simple carbohydrate that can spike blood glucose; white bread is a refined grain with little fiber; fatty acids are fats, not carbohydrates.