Definition should include

• identifying the functions of carbohydrates in the diet
• summarizing how carbohydrates are produced through the process of photosynthesis
• identifying the functions of simple and complex carbohydrates
• identifying monosaccharides and disaccharides
• identifying the role and function of sugars in food products
• identifying starches and their role in food preparation.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What is the role of carbohydrates in a nutritious diet?
• How are carbohydrates produced through the process of photosynthesis?
• What is the role of carbohydrates in the treatment of diabetes?

Communication

• How can we distinguish between simple and complex carbohydrates?
• How are monosaccharides combined to form each of the disaccharides?
• What skills need to be developed by the individual in the treatment of their diabetes?

Leadership

• What resources are needed to prepare food for people with lactose intolerance?
• How does the production of sugar from sugar cane compare to the production of corn syrup from corn?
• Does technology matter in the food production of sugar? Why, or why not?

Management

• What steps do school cafeteria managers need to take to provide healthy options for a diabetic student?
• What modifications would need to be made to the school lunch menu to provide healthy options for a diabetic student?
• What is the role of the individual in the management of their diabetes?