Overview

Topic

This week we learn about our first nutrient, carbohydrates.  We will look at how the body uses carbohydrates, what foods have them, and how much we need to be healthy. We will also explore some myths surrounding carbohydrates. After we understand carbohydrates, we will look at Diabetes and how diet can affect this condition.

Objectives:

•  Describe the sources, intake recommended for well-being, including results of over and
    under consumption, for carbohydrate, including dietary fiber
• Relate the importance of good nutrition to quality of life and describe the long term damage
  to the body caused by poor nutrition including chronic diseases such as cardiovascular
   disease, diabetes

 

Weekly Schedule

Activity	Estimated time required
Reading: Chapter 4	90 minutes
Discussion: Low carb diets	30 minutes
Assignment: Diabetes Review	60 minutes
Quiz: Carbohydrates and Diabetes	60 minutes