For each of the following Case Studies, select whichcarbohydrate source you feel is best. Then, explain WHY you choseyour answer. (these are TWO part questions, make sure you answerboth!)
- An athlete DURING exercise – should they be ingestingmonosaccharide’s, disaccharides, or polysaccharides?
- Should a diabetic’s daily diet include mostly: LOW or HIGHglycemic index foods? (their regular diet, not during an emergencyor in diabetic shock [hypoglycemia])?
- Someone with pancreatic cancer who is suffering from extreme GIdistress. Should this person be ingesting veggies that are high ininsoluble fiber? Yes or no?
- It is 2 days before surgery. What types of carbohydrates shouldthis person be ingesting to give their bodies the most fuel to helpthem recover: monosaccharide’s, disaccharides, orpolysaccharides?
