The answer is C. Decrease. Here's why:
Total carbohydrates in a product include both naturally occurring carbohydrates (from ingredients like flour, fruits, etc.) as well as added sugars. When you reduce the amount of added sugar in a product, the total amount of carbohydrates will decrease. This is because:
1. Added sugar contributes carbohydrates to the total carb count. Reducing added sugar lowers that contribution.
2. Reducing added sugar does not generally affect the amount of naturally occurring carbohydrates from other ingredients.
So in summary, when you remove or reduce added sugars from a product, the total carbohydrate count will decrease as a result of the lowered added sugar contribution. The other carb sources remain