| 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
