Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 394 of 1700
Why are whole, unprocessed foods a good choice?
- They digest quickly, so a person gets fast energy for the body
- They digest slowly, so a person feels full and blood sugar is steady
- They contain extra salt, so blood pressure stays steady and low
- They contain added sugar, so a person wants to eat even more
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Correct answer: They digest slowly, so a person feels full and blood sugar is steady
An apple takes longer to digest than apple juice, so it keeps a person full longer and keeps blood sugar steady.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026