This document outlines the tasks for a unit on carbohydrates, including explaining the structure and classification of carbohydrates, discussing natural and artificial sweeteners, explaining the role of carbohydrates in the body, and describing the glycemic index and load. Students are assigned to read the carbohydrate chapter before a Thursday seminar, post initially to the discussion board by Saturday and 3 total posts by Tuesday, and submit the unit 3 project by Tuesday.

1. Carbohydrates Unit 3 Stacey Day, MS, RD, LDN

2. Explain the basic structure and classification of carbohydrates

3. Discuss the various natural and artificial sweetners commonly used in food products

4. Explain the Role of Carbohydrates in the Body

5. Describe the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load and their impact on health and performance

6. Reading – Read Chapter 3: Carbohydrates in course text prior to seminar on Thursday. Discussion Board – Post initial post by Saturday and a total of 3 posts by Tuesday. Seminar – Attend seminar Thursday at 8:00pm or submit option 2 no later than Tuesday. Final Project –Unit 3 Addition – Review and complete Unit 3 project in your syllabus. Project needs to be submitted by Tuesday. Unit 3 Tasks