🍞 Part 1: Understanding Carbohydrates

1. What are carbohydrates? Write a brief definition below:

2. Circle the correct answer: Which type of carbohydrate provides quick energy?

Simple carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates

Both provide the same energy

3. Fill in the blanks about carbohydrate types:

Simple carbohydrates include foods like ____________, ____________, and fruit sugars. These are digested ____________ (quickly/slowly).

Complex carbohydrates include foods like ____________, ____________, and vegetables. These provide ____________ energy release.

📊 Part 2: Glycaemic Index (GI)

4. What does the Glycaemic Index measure?

5. Check all foods that are typically HIGH GI foods:

White bread

Wholegrain oats

Lollies

Brown rice

Soft drinks

Sweet potato

6. Match the food with its GI category:

1. White rice

2. Apple

3. Wholemeal bread

4. Glucose tablets

A. Very High GI

B. High GI

C. Medium GI

D. Low GI

🩸 Part 3: Blood Sugar and Health

7. Describe what happens to blood sugar levels when you eat high GI foods:

8. Draw a simple graph showing blood sugar levels over time after eating:

Label one line "High GI food" and one line "Low GI food"

9. Circle the best answer: Why are low GI foods generally better for sustained energy?

They taste better

They provide steady blood sugar levels

They contain more calories

They are easier to digest

💉 Part 4: Type 1 Diabetes and Carbohydrates

10. Fill in the blanks about Type 1 diabetes:

In Type 1 diabetes, the ____________ produces little or no ____________. This hormone is needed to help cells use ____________ from the blood for energy.

11. Why must people with Type 1 diabetes carefully manage their carbohydrate intake?

12. Check all strategies that help manage blood sugar for someone with Type 1 diabetes:

Choose mostly low GI carbohydrates

Eat large amounts of simple carbs

Monitor blood glucose levels regularly

Skip meals to avoid carbohydrates

Take insulin as prescribed

Include protein and fibre with meals

🍽️ Part 5: Case Study Application

13. Case Study: Sarah is 14 years old and has Type 1 diabetes. She's planning her lunch and wants to include carbohydrates for energy. Help Sarah choose the best options by circling TWO good choices:

White bread sandwich with soft drink

Wholegrain wrap with salad and protein

Large bowl of sugary cereal

Brown rice with vegetables and lean meat

14. Explain why your choices in Question 13 are better for Sarah's blood sugar management:

15. Design a healthy afternoon snack for Sarah that includes carbohydrates but won't cause a rapid blood sugar spike: