Healthy Eating Overview For Type 2 Diabetes

18 Questions | By Florey | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Total Attempts: 94

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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