Title: Define the function of carbohydrates.
Course: Food Science and Dietetics (19254) > Section: Examining the Nutritional Composition of Foods

Definition should include

- identifying the functions of carbohydrates in the diet
- summarizing how carbohydrates are produced through the process of photosynthesis
- identifying the functions of simple and complex carbohydrates
- identifying monosaccharides and disaccharides
- identifying the role and function of sugars in food products
- identifying starches and their role in food preparation.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the role of carbohydrates in a nutritious diet?
- How are carbohydrates produced through the process of photosynthesis?
- What is the role of carbohydrates in the treatment of diabetes?

Communication

- How can we distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates?
- How are monosaccharides combined to form each of the disaccharides?
- What skills need to be developed by the individual in the treatment of their diabetes?

Leadership

- What resources are needed to prepare food for people with lactose intolerance?
- How does the production of sugar from sugar cane compare to the production of corn syrup from corn?
- Does technology matter in the food production of sugar? Why, or why not?

Management

- What steps do school cafeteria managers need to take to provide healthy options for a diabetic student?
- What modifications would need to be made to the school lunch menu to provide healthy options for a diabetic student?
- What is the role of the individual in the management of their diabetes?