The nurse is instructing a client on the types of carbohydrates to include in the diet. The nurse should include that the main groups of carbohydrates are:

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The main groups of carbohydrates are monosaccharides (simple sugars) and disaccharides (two simple sugars bonded together). Glucose and fructose are both types of monosaccharides, but they do not encompass all types of carbohydrates. Fats and proteins are not carbohydrates at all. Sucrose and cellulose are both types of disaccharides, but again, they do not encompass all types of carbohydrates.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Client on the Types of Carbohydrates