Carbohydrate Smarts

100% of all carbohydrate eaten has a direct effect on the the blood sugar. See how well you understand carbohydrates by completing the following exercise.

 

  1. 1 serving of carbohydrate = ____Grams of carbohydrate.
  2. Examples of carbohydrate choices include which of the following food groups. Circle all carbohydrate choices. Breads, cereals, pasta, meat, milk, fruits, vegetables, cheeses.
  3. Using the following lunch, how many carbohydrate choices would a person be eating?

    4. ½ cup tuna salad, 2 slices of whole wheat toast, 2 slices of tomato Lettuce, 1 small pear, 1cup of whole milk, 5 raw baby carrots and celery 

    ___Total number of carbohydrate choices

  4. How could you cut down the total servings of carbohydrate with this meal? ______________________________________________________________
  5. How could you cut down the amount of fat eaten at this meal.

    6. ______________________________________________________________