Question 1

All of the following foods would be appropriate to include in the diet of a person with diabetes except:

Accepted Answer

A) dried beans and peas. 
B) fruits. 
C) whole milk. 
D) whole-grain breads. 
A) dried beans and peas. 
B) fruits. 
C) whole milk. 
D) whole-grain breads.

Question 2

Patients diagnosed with diabetes need education in all of the following areas except:

Accepted Answer

A) meal planning. 
B) blood glucose monitoring. 
C) physical activity. 
D) dialysis. 
A) meal planning. 
B) blood glucose monitoring. 
C) physical activity. 
D) dialysis.

Question 3

major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

Accepted Answer

A) neuropathy. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) infections. 
D) gangrene. 
A) neuropathy. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) infections. 
D) gangrene.

Question 4

nurse understands that a patient on a 1500-kilocalorie diabetic diet should limit her carbohydrate intake to approximately _____ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 150 
B) 375 
C) 190 
D) 210 
A) 150 
B) 375 
C) 190 
D) 210

Question 5

of the following examples represent one portion of a carbohydrate-containing food except:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 medium apple. 
B) 1 slice of bread. 
C) 1 cup cooked pasta. 
D) 1 small baked potato. 
A) 1 medium apple. 
B) 1 slice of bread. 
C) 1 cup cooked pasta. 
D) 1 small baked potato.

Question 6

Weight-loss diets are often prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Four months later Mr.Joiner returns to his physician for a follow-up appointment.He has lost 10 pounds, but his fasting blood glucose level is now 131 mg/dL.
-Which group of symptoms is characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) obesity, reduced HDL cholesterol levels, hyperglycemia 
B) hypertension, hypoglycemia, abdominal obesity 
C) elevated liver enzymes, insulin resistance, microalbuminuria 
D) polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia 
A) obesity, reduced HDL cholesterol levels, hyperglycemia 
B) hypertension, hypoglycemia, abdominal obesity 
C) elevated liver enzymes, insulin resistance, microalbuminuria 
D) polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia

Question 8

2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed in overweight children and teens because:

Accepted Answer

A) their glucose levels vary with their stage of growth. 
B) there are frequently no symptoms. 
C) blood glucose tests are not accurate in children and teens. 
D) their lifestyles are not conducive to screening for the disease. 
A) their glucose levels vary with their stage of growth. 
B) there are frequently no symptoms. 
C) blood glucose tests are not accurate in children and teens. 
D) their lifestyles are not conducive to screening for the disease.

Question 9

progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Accepted Answer

A) a sedentary lifestyle. 
B) low-carbohydrate diets. 
C) low blood lipids. 
D) drug therapy. 
A) a sedentary lifestyle. 
B) low-carbohydrate diets. 
C) low blood lipids. 
D) drug therapy.

Question 10

Describe the appropriate medical nutrition therapy for pregnant women with diabetes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the appropriate medical nutrition therapy for...

Question 11

Case Study 
Gestational Diabetes: Maria Hinojosa is a 24-year-old Hispanic woman who is in the 26th week of her second pregnancy.She is 5'5" tall and weighs 182 pounds.Maria's first baby weighed 9 lb.10 oz.Her family history reveals that her father has type 2 diabetes.After a routine screening for gestational diabetes, Maria was diagnosed with the disease and referred to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-At what point in pregnancy is screening for gestational diabetes performed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Case Study 
Gestational Diabetes: Maria Hinojosa is...

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate use of alcohol by individuals with diabetes who use insulin or medications that promote insulin secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) It should not be used. 
B) It should be used 3-4 times/week only. 
C) It should be consumed in moderation with meals. 
D) It should be consumed on an empty stomach. 
A) It should not be used. 
B) It should be used 3-4 times/week only. 
C) It should be consumed in moderation with meals. 
D) It should be consumed on an empty stomach.

Question 13

Four months later Mr.Joiner returns to his physician for a follow-up appointment.He has lost 10 pounds, but his fasting blood glucose level is now 131 mg/dL.
-Metabolic syndrome consists of a cluster of disorders that increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and:

Accepted Answer

A) liver disease. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) gout. 
D) renal failure. 
A) liver disease. 
B) cardiovascular disease. 
C) gout. 
D) renal failure.

Question 14

People with diabetes are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases because they:

Accepted Answer

A) tend to eat poorly. 
B) have an increased tendency for thrombosis and abnormal ventricle function. 
C) experience claudication and foot ulcers. 
D) are usually unable to participate in any form of physical activity. 
A) tend to eat poorly. 
B) have an increased tendency for thrombosis and abnormal ventricle function. 
C) experience claudication and foot ulcers. 
D) are usually unable to participate in any form of physical activity.

Question 15

Describe the primary criteria used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the primary criteria used to confirm...

Question 16

Case Study 
Gestational Diabetes: Maria Hinojosa is a 24-year-old Hispanic woman who is in the 26th week of her second pregnancy.She is 5'5" tall and weighs 182 pounds.Maria's first baby weighed 9 lb.10 oz.Her family history reveals that her father has type 2 diabetes.After a routine screening for gestational diabetes, Maria was diagnosed with the disease and referred to a registered dietitian for nutrition counseling.
-Why is reducing carbohydrate intake at breakfast recommended?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate may be

Question 17

Describe the medical nutrition therapy for a woman with gestational diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Medical nutrition therapy for a woman wi

Question 18

Identify the acute complications of diabetes and describe why they occur.

Accepted Answer

The acute complications of diabetes incl

Question 19

In people with diabetes, claudication may be due to polyuria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

All of the following foods would be appropriate to include in the diet of a person with diabetes except:

Patients diagnosed with diabetes need education in all of the following areas except:

major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

nurse understands that a patient on a 1500-kilocalorie diabetic diet should limit her carbohydrate intake to approximately _____ grams per day.

of the following examples represent one portion of a carbohydrate-containing food except:

Weight-loss diets are often prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes.

Four months later Mr.Joiner returns to his physician for a follow-up appointment.He has lost 10 pounds, but his fasting blood glucose level is now 131 mg/dL. -Which group of symptoms is characteristic of the metabolic syndrome?

2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed in overweight children and teens because:

progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Describe the appropriate medical nutrition therapy for pregnant women with diabetes.

Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate use of alcohol by individuals with diabetes who use insulin or medications that promote insulin secretion?

Four months later Mr.Joiner returns to his physician for a follow-up appointment.He has lost 10 pounds, but his fasting blood glucose level is now 131 mg/dL. -Metabolic syndrome consists of a cluster of disorders that increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and:

People with diabetes are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases because they:

Describe the primary criteria used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes.

Describe the medical nutrition therapy for a woman with gestational diabetes.

Identify the acute complications of diabetes and describe why they occur.

In people with diabetes, claudication may be due to polyuria.

Obesity alone can cause some degree of insulin resistance.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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