How do carbohydrates impact your health?

1. Carbohydrates are the nutritional category for sugars and molecules that the body breaks down for ....................... (0:26)

What is the difference between simple sugars and complex carbohydrates?

Simple sugars are ........................... molecules, while complex carbohydrates consist of three or more simple sugars linked together.

Two examples of simple sugars are fructose and ...................................

• lactose

• galactose

• sucrose

• glucose

What is glycemic index?

The glycemic index measures how much a food ............................................ blood sugar levels

The role of insulin is to manage blood sugar levels by allowing ............................... to enter cells for energy use.

Chronic carbohydrate consumption can lead to insulin resistance and increase the risk of conditions like metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and ..........................