Nutrition and diet therapy lutz chapter 17 diet in diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia
Which of the following laboratory tests will reflect blood sugar levels over a 3- to 4-month period? -
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange as opposed to a vegetable exchange? - Corn
An exercise program helps in the control of blood glucose levels by: - Increasing the number of insulin
receptors on muscle fibers
Hypoglycemia is not caused by: - overconsumption of food
Women with gestational diabetes often give birth to larger-than-average infants. Which of the following
explanations is most accurate? - The fetus produces sufficient insulin to convert the glucose from the
placenta to adipose tissue.
Usually a high priority for nutritional therapy in type 2 diabetes is: - Achieving desirable glucose, blood
pressure, and lipid levels, as well as weight control
Which of the statements about insulin is true? - It cannot be administered orally
Which of the following is a vegetable exchange: - 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked broccoli
Which of the following hormones acts to lower blood sugar? - Insulin
One of the ways oral hypoglycemic agents act is by: - Stimulating the pancreas to release insulin
What should the health educator tell a client with diabetes to carry to treat hypoglycemia? - Glucose
tablets
Which of the following laboratory tests will reflect blood sugar levels over a 3- to 4-month period? -
Glycosylated hemoglobin
Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange as opposed to a vegetable exchange? - Corn
An exercise program helps in the control of blood glucose levels by: - Increasing the number of insulin
receptors on muscle fibers
Hypoglycemia is not caused by: - overconsumption of food
Women with gestational diabetes often give birth to larger-than-average infants. Which of the following
explanations is most accurate? - The fetus produces sufficient insulin to convert the glucose from the
placenta to adipose tissue.
Usually a high priority for nutritional therapy in type 2 diabetes is: - Achieving desirable glucose, blood
pressure, and lipid levels, as well as weight control
Which of the statements about insulin is true? - It cannot be administered orally
Which of the following is a vegetable exchange: - 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked broccoli
Which of the following hormones acts to lower blood sugar? - Insulin
One of the ways oral hypoglycemic agents act is by: - Stimulating the pancreas to release insulin
What should the health educator tell a client with diabetes to carry to treat hypoglycemia? - Glucose
tablets
