A college student comes to the student health center complaining of difficulty in concentrating during class and while studying. The diet that would contribute to this problem is one that contains mostly:
A) fruit and vegetables.
B) lean meat and fish.
C) sandwiches and diet drinks.
D) pasta and chicken.

Question

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Carbohydrates are the only source of fuel for the brain and central nervous system. A diet low in carbohydrates, such as a diet mostly of meat and fish, could affect brain function. Fruits and vegetables, sandwiches and diet drinks, and pasta and chicken have moderate levels of needed carbohydrates.

A College Student Comes to the Student Health Center Complaining