Extra Credit Nutrition
1. Why do we need carbohydrates in our dietary pattern?
2. What are three major monosaccharides and three major disaccharides? Describe how each plays a part in the human diet.
3. Describe the digestion of various types of carbohydrates in the body.
4. Outline the basic steps in blood glucose regulation, including the roles of insulin and glucagon.
5. What are the important roles that fiber plays in our diet?
