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Esmeralda Olson

28 December, 02:49

Read the paragraph about carbohydrates. It seems as if every modern diet plan includes an elimination of carbohydrates from one's diet. "Carbs" are being shunned as everyone seeks out "low-carb" foods and diets. But not every carbohydrate is a cookie; not every "carb" should be rejected. Consider a healthy bowl of pasta and vegetables before a swim or a run. Pasta can provide athletes with energy and a feeling of fullness and satisfaction that might not come from vegetables alone.

What is the controlling idea?

1 Many people seeking to lose weight eliminate carbohydrates from their diets.

2 Carbohydrates' bad reputation ignores the benefits they can offer.

3 There are many dishes that pair healthy vegetables with pasta.

4 Athletes must increase their carbohydrate intake to improve performance.