Dining with Diabetes

Workshop 2. Carbohydrates and Sweeteners

Participants will accomplish the following:

Knowledge:

Understand carbohydrates and how to make the best choices to balance your blood sugar.

Comprehension:

Learn the difference between simple and complex carbs. Learn carbohydrate portion control. 

Application:

• Practice creating meals based off of the plate method. 
• Identify starchy vegetables and non-starchy vegetables.
• Identify standard portion servings.
• Identify types of artificial sweeteners.
• Identify sugar substitutions in recipes.
• Identify resources for assistance with these topics.