Healthy Eating Overview For Type 2 Diabetes
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- 1.Choose which plate arrangement follows the ADA recommendation for people with diabetes.
- A.
1/3 vegetables, 1/3 carbohydrates, 1/3 proteins
- B.
1/2 vegetables, 1/4 carbohydrates, 1/4 proteins
- C.
1/4 vegetables, 1/4 carbohydrates, 1/2 proteins
- 2.What is the daily recommended serving for meat, meat substitutes and other meat proteins?
- A.
2-4 servings per day
- B.
4-6 ounces per day divided between meals
- C.
4-6 servings per day
- D.
None of these choices are correct
- 3.Carbohydrate foods contain which of the following?
- A.
Sugar
- B.
Fiber
- C.
Starch
- D.
All of these are contained within carbohydrate foods
- 4.Low glycemic index foods have a greater effect on your blood sugar levels.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Which of the following food items has the highest glycemic index per serving?
- A.
Apple
- B.
Whole grain bread
- C.
Peanuts
- D.
Pretzels
- 6.Which of the following activities provides you with the best measure of how well you are eating and controlling your diabetes?
- A.
Exercising before meals
- B.
Testing your blood sugar before bed
- C.
Testing your blood sugar after meals
- 7.What can you assume about a food product if its package reads "Reduced Fat"?
- A.
The product contains less than 25% of your total daily value for fat
- B.
The product has been nutritionally altered to contain 25% less fat than the original product
- C.
The product contains 50% less fat than the original product
- 8.What can you assume about a food product if its package reads "Sugar Free"?
- A.
The product contains no sugar
- B.
The product contains no carbohydrates
- C.
The product contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving
- 9.When creating you plate, which of the following are suggested tips for controlling your portions?
- A.
Focus on filling your plate with non-starchy vegetables
- B.
Choose a carbohydrate (starch) portion that is equivalent to the size of 2 fists
- C.
Choose a protein or meat substitute amount equivalent to the size of your palm and with a thickness comparable to your little finger
- D.
All of the above are great tips for controlling your portions
- 10.When choosing vegetables to fill half of your plate, which of the following selections is the poorest choice?
- A.
Green peas and corn
- B.
Bok choy and carrots
- C.
Mushrooms and peppers
- D.
Spinach and garlic
- 11.Which of the following provides a solution for people who refuse to give up their favorite unhealthy foods?
- A.
Adjust to smaller amounts of that food
- B.
Adjust the time at which you eat those foods, based on their affect on you blood sugar
- C.
Both A and B are appropriate solutions for control
- D.
You must give up all foods with a high glycemic index
- 12.What are some of the preparation methods that you should avoid when dining out?
- A.
Broiled
- B.
Grilled
- C.
Fried
- D.
Steamed
- 13.Carbohydrates are sometimes "hidden" in restaurant items. Which of the following choices does NOT contain "hidden cards"?
- A.
Ketchup
- B.
Fried chicken
- C.
Onion rings
- D.
All of these contain hidden carbs
- 14.Mustard should be avoided due to its high calorie and fat content.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Choose the best beverage option for avoiding calories and sugar.
- A.
Orange Juice
- B.
Clear soda such as Sprite, Sierra Mist and Ginger Ale
- C.
Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi
- 16.What is the daily recommended serving for fruit?
- A.
2-4 servings per day
- B.
3-5 servings per day
- C.
4-5 servings per day
- 17.How many grams of carbohydrates are in 2 cups of breakfast cereal, which contains 13 grams of carbs per half cup serving?
- A.
13 grams
- B.
26 grams
- C.
52 grams
- 18.Which of the following foods has the lowest glycemic index per serving?
- A.
Baked potato
- B.
Honey
- C.
Low fat dairy product
- D.
White bread
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