NURSING NR 228 Nutrition - carbohydrates, water and wellness -Week 2 nutrition edapt- Chamberlain College of Nursing

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Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient needed by the body to maintain good health. Carbohydrates consist of sugars, starches and fiber and they are mainly found in plant sources. Hea... lthcare providers must be aware that carbohydrates provide the body vital energy that it needs 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. This concept discusses carbohydrates and their relationship to energy. We will review the foods that contain simple and complex carbohydrates and their health implications. Also, we will discuss the pancreas and its role in glucose regulation.Carbohydrates Which statements is true about carbohydrates? Select all that apply. Carbohydrates are essential nutrients. The body needs fiber, sugar, and starches to maintain health. Carbohydrates are primarily found in plant sources. In addition, one gram of carbohydrates is equivalent to 4 calories. Sugar from carbohydrates such as fructose and sucrose can lead to tooth decay. Your response is correct! Carbohydrate Examples Polysaccharides consist of starches and fiber. An example of a monosaccharide is glucose. Another name for glucose is dextrose. Since dextrose is easily absorbed by the cells, it's given to hypoglycemic diabetics to raise their blood sugar. Sucralose is a sweetener substitute it has no calories and is 600 times sweeter than table sugar. Two sugar molecules bound together are called a disaccharide. It is important tonote that all disaccharides goes through a digestion process before the glucose can be absorbed into the body. Your response is correct! Adverse Effects of Glucose The healthcare provider understands which substances can lead to tooth decay? Select all that apply. Concentrated sweets and sticky carbohydrates can lead to tooth decay. Sticky sugar supports bacteria growth, which promotes plaque formation and tooth decay. An example of these food items are cake with frosting. Maltose is malt sugar and not as sweet as sucrose. A polysaccharide is a complex carbohydrate. Examples of polysaccharides are starches and fiber. Nursing education should include teaching clients to limit refined sugars and increase consumption of healthy snacks. Your response is correct! 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 molecules to maintain good health. In the following sections, we will discuss how the body uses carbohydrates to maintain health. We will refer to the image for a visual reference as we discuss the different types of carbohydrates and effects on the body.Client Education The 67-year-old client is being seen in the diabetic clinic and is concerned about becoming hypoglycemic at night. Which food item should the nurse recommend the client eat in the evening? Select all that apply. The nurse should recommend hummus or almonds for the client’s evening snack. Both options are low glycemic index foods that also contain protein. While current evidence does not support a perfect evening snack, researchers support foods with high levels of protein, healthy fats, and limited carbohydrates (low glycemic index preferred) for diabetics. The right snack prevents a drop in blood sugar between 02:00 and 03:00 [Show More]

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