Question 1

All of these symptoms are characteristic of diabetes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) polyuria. 
B) polyphagia. 
C) polydipsia. 
D) hepatomegaly. 
E) glycosuria. 
A) polyuria. 
B) polyphagia. 
C) polydipsia. 
D) hepatomegaly. 
E) glycosuria.

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: cytokines

Accepted Answer

The Answer of transported in very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) and signaling is...

Question 3

A major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30). Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-Mr. Joiner's blood glucose level meets the criteria for a diagnosis of:

Accepted Answer

A) type 1 diabetes. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) prediabetes. 
D) ketoacidosis. 
E) hypoglycemia. 
A) type 1 diabetes. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) prediabetes. 
D) ketoacidosis. 
E) hypoglycemia.

Question 5

Type 2 diabetes is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) autoimmune diseases. 
B) insulin resistance. 
C) destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 
D) viral infection. 
E) low insulin secretion. 
A) autoimmune diseases. 
B) insulin resistance. 
C) destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 
D) viral infection. 
E) low insulin secretion.

Question 6

The primary defect in type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first sign of type 1 diabetes is often:

Accepted Answer

A) ketoacidosis. 
B) hypoglycemia. 
C) high blood lipids. 
D) albuminuria. 
E) gangrene. 
A) ketoacidosis. 
B) hypoglycemia. 
C) high blood lipids. 
D) albuminuria. 
E) gangrene.

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: metabolic syndrome

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the type of diabetes that accounts for is...

Question 9

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. 
E) are less likely to form blood clots. 
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. 
E) are less likely to form blood clots.

Question 10

Case Study Questions 
​Use the following case study to answer questions 
Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9" tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30). Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.
-The simplest and most flexible approach for Mr. Joiner to use for optimal management of his blood glucose level is:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate counting. 
B) food lists. 
C) MyPyramid. 
D) a high-protein diet. 
E) the DASH diet. 
A) carbohydrate counting. 
B) food lists. 
C) MyPyramid. 
D) a high-protein diet. 
E) the DASH diet.

Question 11

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is a complication of type 2 diabetes. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: abuminuria

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the condition in which blood glucose levels is...

Question 13

The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Acetone breath is characteristic of hypoglycemia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The nutrient that has the greatest influence on blood glucose levels is:

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) fat. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) calcium. 
E) ketones. 
A) protein. 
B) fat. 
C) carbohydrate. 
D) calcium. 
E) ketones.

Question 16

Routine checks for polydipsia can determine whether diabetes is affecting the eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Type 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. 
E) it is a rare condition in children. 
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. 
E) it is a rare condition in children.

Question 18

The diabetic diet should provide less than _____ milligrams of cholesterol per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 500 
E) 600 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 500 
E) 600

Question 19

A benefit to using the basic carbohydrate counting method is:

Accepted Answer

A) it is easier to learn than the advanced carbohydrate counting method. 
B) all portion sizes are the same for various foods. 
C) patients can consume unlimited amounts of carbohydrates. 
D) fiber content of the food does not need to be accounted for in the calculation. 
E) consistent carbohydrate intake is not required. 
A) it is easier to learn than the advanced carbohydrate counting method. 
B) all portion sizes are the same for various foods. 
C) patients can consume unlimited amounts of carbohydrates. 
D) fiber content of the food does not need to be accounted for in the calculation. 
E) consistent carbohydrate intake is not required.

Question 20

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by all of these conditions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal obesity. 
B) aging. 
C) sedentary lifestyle. 
D) hypertension. 
E) genetic factors. 
A) abdominal obesity. 
B) aging. 
C) sedentary lifestyle. 
D) hypertension. 
E) genetic factors.

All of these symptoms are characteristic of diabetes EXCEPT:

A major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

Type 2 diabetes is associated with:

The primary defect in type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells.

The first sign of type 1 diabetes is often:

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

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is a complication of type 2 diabetes.

The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Acetone breath is characteristic of hypoglycemia.

The nutrient that has the greatest influence on blood glucose levels is:

Routine checks for polydipsia can determine whether diabetes is affecting the eyes.

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

The diabetic diet should provide less than _____ milligrams of cholesterol per day.

A benefit to using the basic carbohydrate counting method is:

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by all of these conditions EXCEPT:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

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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Exam 21: Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

All of these symptoms are characteristic of diabetes EXCEPT:

A major cause of death in people with diabetes is:

Type 2 diabetes is associated with:

The primary defect in type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells. ​

The first sign of type 1 diabetes is often:

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

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is a complication of type 2 diabetes. ​

The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Acetone breath is characteristic of hypoglycemia.

The nutrient that has the greatest influence on blood glucose levels is:

Routine checks for polydipsia can determine whether diabetes is affecting the eyes.

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

The diabetic diet should provide less than _____ milligrams of cholesterol per day.

A benefit to using the basic carbohydrate counting method is:

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes is increased by all of these conditions EXCEPT:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

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

Filters

The primary defect in type 2 diabetes is autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells.

The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is a complication of type 2 diabetes.