Question

a patient has diabetes, a disease that causes high blood sugar levels. which macromolecule will a dietician monitor most closely in a patient that has the disease? a. carbohydrates b. lipids c. nucleic acids d. proteins

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are broken down into sugars during digestion. In diabetes, the body has trouble regulating blood - sugar levels. So, a dietician will closely monitor carbohydrates to manage blood - sugar. Lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins do not directly contribute to blood - sugar levels in the same way as carbohydrates.

Answer:

A. carbohydrates