NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY LUTZ CHAPTER 17 DIET IN DIABETES
MELLITUS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following laboratory tests will reflect blood sugar levels over a 3- to 4-month period? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Glycosylated hemoglobin
Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange as opposed to a vegetable exchange? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Corn
An exercise program helps in the control of blood glucose levels by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Increasing
the number of insulin receptors on muscle fibers
Hypoglycemia is not caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅overconsumption of food
Women with gestational diabetes often give birth to larger-than-average infants. Which of the following
explanations is most accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Achieving
desirable glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels, as well as weight control
Which of the statements about insulin is true? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It cannot be administered orally
Which of the following is a vegetable exchange: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1/2 cup of chopped, cooked
broccoli
Which of the following hormones acts to lower blood sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Insulin
One of the ways oral hypoglycemic agents act is by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stimulating the pancreas to
release insulin
MELLITUS AND HYPOGLYCEMIA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following laboratory tests will reflect blood sugar levels over a 3- to 4-month period? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Glycosylated hemoglobin
Which of the following is classified as a starch exchange as opposed to a vegetable exchange? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Corn
An exercise program helps in the control of blood glucose levels by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Increasing
the number of insulin receptors on muscle fibers
Hypoglycemia is not caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅overconsumption of food
Women with gestational diabetes often give birth to larger-than-average infants. Which of the following
explanations is most accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Achieving
desirable glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels, as well as weight control
Which of the statements about insulin is true? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅It cannot be administered orally
Which of the following is a vegetable exchange: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1/2 cup of chopped, cooked
broccoli
Which of the following hormones acts to lower blood sugar? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Insulin
One of the ways oral hypoglycemic agents act is by: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stimulating the pancreas to
release insulin
