Healthy Eating Overview For Type 2 Diabetes

1/3 vegetables, 1/3 carbohydrates, 1/3 proteins

1/2 vegetables, 1/4 carbohydrates, 1/4 proteins

1/4 vegetables, 1/4 carbohydrates, 1/2 proteins

2-4 servings per day

4-6 ounces per day divided between meals

4-6 servings per day

None of these choices are correct

Sugar

Fiber

Starch

All of these are contained within carbohydrate foods

True

False

Apple

Whole grain bread

Peanuts

Pretzels

Exercising before meals

Testing your blood sugar before bed

Testing your blood sugar after meals

The product contains less than 25% of your total daily value for fat

The product has been nutritionally altered to contain 25% less fat than the original product

The product contains 50% less fat than the original product

The product contains no sugar

The product contains no carbohydrates

The product contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving

Focus on filling your plate with non-starchy vegetables

Choose a carbohydrate (starch) portion that is equivalent to the size of 2 fists

Choose a protein or meat substitute amount equivalent to the size of your palm and with a thickness comparable to your little finger

All of the above are great tips for controlling your portions

Green peas and corn

Bok choy and carrots

Mushrooms and peppers

Spinach and garlic

Adjust to smaller amounts of that food

Adjust the time at which you eat those foods, based on their affect on you blood sugar

Both A and B are appropriate solutions for control

You must give up all foods with a high glycemic index

Broiled

Grilled

Fried

Steamed

Ketchup

Fried chicken

Onion rings

All of these contain hidden carbs

True

False

Orange Juice

Clear soda such as Sprite, Sierra Mist and Ginger Ale

Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi

2-4 servings per day

3-5 servings per day

4-5 servings per day

13 grams

26 grams

52 grams

Baked potato

Honey

Low fat dairy product

White bread