TSIC Dietitian and Nutrition Certification
Test
Type 1 Diabetes Cause - Answer -Pancreas produces little or no insulin(moves blood sugar into cells)
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms - Answer -Excessive thirst, fatigue, sweating, hunger, nausea, vomiting,
excessive urination, blurred vision, fast heart rate, headache, sleepiness, weight loss
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment - Answer -Insulin therapy, diet & exercise in an attempt to maintain normal
blood sugar levels
Type 2 Diabetes Cause - Answer -When body becomes resistant to insulin, or when pancreas stops
producing enough insulin
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms - Answer -Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, weight loss, fatigue,
blurred vision, slow to heal sores or have frequent infections, patches of dark skin (if sugar is not moved
into cells your muscles and organs become depleted of energy-this triggers hunger)
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment - Answer -Healthy eating, exercise, insulin therapy, blood sugar monitoring
How does manipulating carbohydrates in the diet affects blood glucose levels and the management of
diabetes? - Answer -Carbs effect blood sugar levels. Carbs are broken into sugar and absorbed into
bloodstream. Simple carbs digest faster and raise blood sugar levels faster. Complex carbs contain fiber,
vitamins, and minerals take longer to digest(less immediate impact on blood sugar-making it rise
slowly). Foods with low glycemic index have been shown to help control type 2 and improve weight loss
, Dietary recommendations that will reduce risk of coronary artery disease - Answer -Eat more fruits and
veggies, select whole grains, limit unhealthy fats, low fat proteins, reduce sodium
Life-style recommendations that reduce risk of coronary artery - Answer -No smoking or second hand
smoke, exercise, healthy weight, eat heart healthy diet
How diet can help control/reduce risk for heart disease - Answer -Reduce sodium intake, limit alcohol
consumption, increase potassium intake,
adopt dietary pattern to stop hypertension, Mediterranean diet
Name foods and that increase the risk of cancer - Answer -Red processed meats, alcohol, partially
hydrogenated oils, canned foods containing bisphenol-a, soda, sugar and artificial sweetener, non-
organic fruit, salt-preserved foods, mass baked goods, frozen meals, microwave popcorn
Lifestyle choices that increase risk of cancers - Answer -Sedentary life-style,
Overweight(weight causes body to produce and circulate more estrogen and insulin, hormones can
stimulate cancer growth)
Treatment of cancer-Raise immune system - Answer -Citrus fruits, broccoli, spinach, bell peppers
Treatment of Cancer-constipation - Answer -Drink 8-10 cups of water per day, high fiber and bulky
foods:whole grains, fruits, veggies, dried beans
Treatment of cancer-fatigue - Answer -Fluids, protein, fiber(keep blood sugar levels in check), fruits, lean
meat, peanuts, almonds, cottage cheese
Treatment of cancer-weight gain - Answer -Limit portion sizes, eat fish, beans, poultry, whole grains,
limit refined carbs, low fat foods
Treatment of cancer-diarrhea - Answer -Drink lots of water, small and frequent meals, no greasy or fried
foods, no carbonated drinks, no high sodium foods, yes to foods with potassium (bananas, potatoes
with skin, fruit juices)
Test
Type 1 Diabetes Cause - Answer -Pancreas produces little or no insulin(moves blood sugar into cells)
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms - Answer -Excessive thirst, fatigue, sweating, hunger, nausea, vomiting,
excessive urination, blurred vision, fast heart rate, headache, sleepiness, weight loss
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment - Answer -Insulin therapy, diet & exercise in an attempt to maintain normal
blood sugar levels
Type 2 Diabetes Cause - Answer -When body becomes resistant to insulin, or when pancreas stops
producing enough insulin
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms - Answer -Increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, weight loss, fatigue,
blurred vision, slow to heal sores or have frequent infections, patches of dark skin (if sugar is not moved
into cells your muscles and organs become depleted of energy-this triggers hunger)
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment - Answer -Healthy eating, exercise, insulin therapy, blood sugar monitoring
How does manipulating carbohydrates in the diet affects blood glucose levels and the management of
diabetes? - Answer -Carbs effect blood sugar levels. Carbs are broken into sugar and absorbed into
bloodstream. Simple carbs digest faster and raise blood sugar levels faster. Complex carbs contain fiber,
vitamins, and minerals take longer to digest(less immediate impact on blood sugar-making it rise
slowly). Foods with low glycemic index have been shown to help control type 2 and improve weight loss
, Dietary recommendations that will reduce risk of coronary artery disease - Answer -Eat more fruits and
veggies, select whole grains, limit unhealthy fats, low fat proteins, reduce sodium
Life-style recommendations that reduce risk of coronary artery - Answer -No smoking or second hand
smoke, exercise, healthy weight, eat heart healthy diet
How diet can help control/reduce risk for heart disease - Answer -Reduce sodium intake, limit alcohol
consumption, increase potassium intake,
adopt dietary pattern to stop hypertension, Mediterranean diet
Name foods and that increase the risk of cancer - Answer -Red processed meats, alcohol, partially
hydrogenated oils, canned foods containing bisphenol-a, soda, sugar and artificial sweetener, non-
organic fruit, salt-preserved foods, mass baked goods, frozen meals, microwave popcorn
Lifestyle choices that increase risk of cancers - Answer -Sedentary life-style,
Overweight(weight causes body to produce and circulate more estrogen and insulin, hormones can
stimulate cancer growth)
Treatment of cancer-Raise immune system - Answer -Citrus fruits, broccoli, spinach, bell peppers
Treatment of Cancer-constipation - Answer -Drink 8-10 cups of water per day, high fiber and bulky
foods:whole grains, fruits, veggies, dried beans
Treatment of cancer-fatigue - Answer -Fluids, protein, fiber(keep blood sugar levels in check), fruits, lean
meat, peanuts, almonds, cottage cheese
Treatment of cancer-weight gain - Answer -Limit portion sizes, eat fish, beans, poultry, whole grains,
limit refined carbs, low fat foods
Treatment of cancer-diarrhea - Answer -Drink lots of water, small and frequent meals, no greasy or fried
foods, no carbonated drinks, no high sodium foods, yes to foods with potassium (bananas, potatoes
with skin, fruit juices)
