Question 1

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.
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A) a sedentary lifestyle. 
B) low-carbohydrate diets. 
C) low blood lipids. 
D) drug therapy.
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Question 2

Which of the following is the most important goal for both medical and nutrition therapy for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) blood glucose control 
B) blood pressure control 
C) optimal blood lipid levels 
D) prevention of complications 
A) blood glucose control 
B) blood pressure control 
C) optimal blood lipid levels 
D) prevention of complications

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the chronic complications of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) nephropathy 
B) neuropathy 
C) retinopathy 
D) myopathy 
A) nephropathy 
B) neuropathy 
C) retinopathy 
D) myopathy

Question 4

The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:

Accepted Answer

A) stimulate insulin secretion by the pancreas. 
B) decrease insulin resistance. 
C) improve glucose utilization 
D) delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption 
A) stimulate insulin secretion by the pancreas. 
B) decrease insulin resistance. 
C) improve glucose utilization 
D) delay carbohydrate digestion and absorption

Question 5

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) severe ketosis. 
B) blood glucose > 250 mg/dL. 
C) ketonuria. 
D) blood pH > 7.45. 
A) severe ketosis. 
B) blood glucose > 250 mg/dL. 
C) ketonuria. 
D) blood pH > 7.45.

Question 6

Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate use of alcohol by individuals with diabetes?

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 7

Though the exact cause of metabolic syndrome is unknown, it is believed to be associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) poverty. 
B) obesity. 
C) hypoglycemia. 
D) liver disease. 
A) poverty. 
B) obesity. 
C) hypoglycemia. 
D) liver disease.

Question 8

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.

The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Which of the following is the most important goal for both medical and nutrition therapy for diabetes?

Which of the following is not one of the chronic complications of diabetes?

The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following except:

Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate use of alcohol by individuals with diabetes?

Though the exact cause of metabolic syndrome is unknown, it is believed to be associated with:

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

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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Exam 20: Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:

Which of the following is the most important goal for both medical and nutrition therapy for diabetes?

Which of the following is not one of the chronic complications of diabetes?

The mode of action of sulfonylureas is to:

Diabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by all of the following except:

Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate use of alcohol by individuals with diabetes?

Though the exact cause of metabolic syndrome is unknown, it is believed to be associated with:

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

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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