Carbohydrate	Monosaccharide	Disaccharide	Polysaccharide
Lactose
Fiber
Glucose

Select whether each carbohydrate is a monosaccharide,disaccharide, or polysaccharide.

A chocolate bar is an example of a (simple or complexcarbohydrate) that will (increase blood sugar levels quickly/increase blood sugar levels slowly) because it is comprised of(monosaccharides / polysaccharides).

Uncle Bens is an example of a (simple or complex carbohydrate)that will (increase blood sugar levels quickly/ increase bloodsugar levels slowly) because it is comprised of (monosaccharides /polysaccharides).

Dietary fiber is also an important consideration when discussingthe impact of carbohydrate sources on blood sugar levels. In thisexample, a candy bar is a (good or poor source) of fiber andwhole-grain pasta or rice is a (good or pour source) of fiber.

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by too much glucose buildupin the blood. In (type 1 / type 2) diabetes, this is because thetarget cells of the body become resistant to the effects of(insulin / glucagon); in later stages of this type of diabetes, thepancreas begins to fail as well. In (type 1 / type 2) diabetes,this is because there are a decreased number of (alpha / beta)cells available to secrete insulin; this results in an insufficientamount of insulin to meet the demands of the body.

Now, choose the individual who would most likely need insulininjections:

a. a 10-year old child with type 1 diabetes

b. a 65-year old morbidly obese man who has just been diagnosedwith type 2 diabetes

c. a 40-year old runner with arthritis

d. an overweight teenager whose grandfather has diabetes