Carbohydrate Counting

1. We should cut out all carbs in a healthy diet.

True

False

2. Even though eating foods high in fat may not affect blood glucose directly, foods high in fat should be minimized because -

They can increase the risk of blindness

They can increase the risk of kidney disease

They can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease

3. Some carbs are better than others.

True

False

4. Carbs are our body's fuel source.

True

False

5. Fruit is too high in sugar for people with diabetes and must be avoided.

True

False

6. Carb Counting guides you in choosing -

When and what to eat

What and how much to eat

What and where to eat

7. What is a carbohydrate?

A protein

A vitamin

A nutrient

8. I should eat a least one carb portion at both breakfast and lunch.

True

False

9. Sugar-free foods contain no carbs.

True

False

10. Corn, bagels, pasta, white rice, chips, candy and cookies are examples of poor quality carbs.

True

False

11. One unit/portion/serving of a carb food contains 15 grams of carbohydrate.

True

False

12. An example of a high carb dinner is -

Spaghetti

Meat and mashed potatoes

Fried chicken and french fries

Fried rice

All of these are high carb dinners

13. Which of these are NOT one of the 5 carbohydrate food groups?

Fruit

Milk

Sweets

Fat

14. All people with diabetes need the same amount of carbs for each meal and snack.

True

False

15. We should strive to eat about the same amount of carbs at each meal and snack and from day to day.

True

False

16. Where can you get a free booklet to help you count carbs?

From your insurance coordinator

From the American Diabetes Association

From Manatee County's Diabetes Educator

17. It is OK to eat zero carbs at dinner.

Yes

No

Yes, unless insulin is taken at dinnertime or at night

A and C are correct

18. Eating consistent amounts of carbs will let you -

Control blood glucose level

Lose weight

Prevent complications

All of the above