NR 228 -WEEK 2 EDAPT CARBOHYDRATES
WATER AND WELLNESS EXAM VERIFIED 100%
PASS (CHAMBERLAIN)
Introduction to Dietary Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient needed by the body to maintain good health.
Carbohydrates consist of sugars, starches, and fiber and are mainly found in plant
sources. Healthcare providers must be aware that carbohydrates provide the body
with vital energy to function properly.
In order to educate clients about maintaining good health, it is vital for healthcare
providers to identify the many foods that make up carbohydrates and their cultural
influences.
By completing this learning activity, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to:
, • Review carbohydrates and their relationship to energy.
• Review the foods that contain simple and complex carbohydrates and their
health implications.
• Discuss the pancreas and its role in glucose regulation.
Carbohydrates
Which statements are true about carbohydrates? Select all that apply.
o Carbohydrates are found primarily in animal sources.
o Carbohydrates include fiber, sugar, and starches.
o Carbohydrates provide 9 calories per gram of energy.
o Carbohydrates can cause tooth decay.
o Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient.
Carbohydrate Examples
A monosaccharide, also known as a simple sugar, is a sugar that cannot be reduced
to a simpler sugar. Glucose is an example of a monosaccharide .
A polysaccharide consists of several sugars bound into a chain and can act as a
dietary fiber or stabilizer. Starch is an example of a polysaccharide.
Adverse Effects of Glucose
Which substances should the healthcare provider understand can lead to tooth
decay? Select all that apply.
, o Sticky carbohydrates
o Concentrated sweets
o Maltose
o Polysaccharide
Basic Carbohydrate Science
Carbohydrates originate from plant sources. They are organic compounds consisting
of bonded molecules of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Carbohydrates take the
molecular form of either sugars, starches, or fiber, and the body needs all three
sources to maintain good health.
Here is a visual diagram explaining the impact different carbohydrates have on blood
glucose levels over time. Select the plus sign for more information on each step of
carbohydrate metabolism.
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, 1. Carbohydrates are classified as either simple or complex.
2. Simple carbohydrates are sugar molecules called monosaccharides and
disaccharides. A monosaccharide is a one sugar molecule, and a disaccharide
is a two-sugar molecule. Glucose is an excellent example of monosaccharides.
It is important to note that glucose is the simplest form of sugar, and it is
rapidly used by any cell in the body. Glucose does not have go through a
digestion process.
3. Food examples of simple carbohydrates are honey, milk, and fruits.
4. These food items will raise blood sugar very fast. The measurement of how
fast blood sugar rises after consuming a carbohydrate is called the glycemic
index. Refined white bread has a high glycemic index of 100. Factors that affect
glycemic index in fruit are fiber content and ripeness. (Grodner et al., 2019)
5. Complex carbohydrates are called Polysaccharides. These are many sugar
molecules bound together.
6. Polysaccharides consist of starches and fibers. Starches are broken down and
used as an energy source, while fiber is used to assist with digestion. It is
important to note that it takes the body longer to digest starches and fiber.
7. Food examples of complex carbohydrates are grains, legumes, and starchy
vegetables. These types of complex carbohydrates provide additional vitamins
and minerals.
8. Since it takes the body longer to digest complex carbohydrates, these food
items will gradually raise the blood sugar. Complex carbohydrates have a low
glycemic index.
Client Education
The 67-year-old client is being seen in the diabetic clinic and is concerned about
becoming hypoglycemic at night. Which food items should the nurse recommend the
client eat as an evening snack? Select all that apply.
o Watermelon
o White bagel
o Almonds
o Hummus
o Instant noodles
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