CBDCE CBDCE Nutrition and Meal Planning 2

Question 1

Which sweetener is considered a non-nutritive sweetener and does not raise blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Stevia

Answer

Honey

Answer

Agave nectar

Answer

Fructose

Question 2

A patient with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) asks about protein intake. What is the general recommendation regarding protein for this population?

Accepted Answer

Restrict protein to reduce kidney workload

Answer

Increase protein to preserve muscle mass

Answer

Eliminate protein to prevent further damage

Answer

Protein intake has no effect on CKD progression

Question 3

What role does dietary fiber play in blood glucose management for people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It slows carbohydrate digestion, blunting glucose spikes

Answer

It converts directly to glucose for energy

Answer

It replaces the need for insulin

Answer

It increases gastric emptying rate

Question 4

When educating a patient about reading food labels for carbohydrate management, which line on the Nutrition Facts label should they focus on first?

Accepted Answer

Total Carbohydrate

Answer

Total Fat

Answer

Sodium

Answer

Calories

Question 5

A patient on a fixed insulin regimen asks why meal consistency matters. What is the best explanation?

Accepted Answer

Consistent carbohydrate intake helps match insulin doses to food intake

Answer

Consistent meals prevent boredom with eating

Answer

Consistent meals eliminate the need for blood glucose monitoring

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Consistency prevents hypoglycemia regardless of insulin dose

Question 6

Which of the following beverages should a CDCES recommend a patient with diabetes limit due to its impact on blood glucose and insulin resistance?

Accepted Answer

Sugar-sweetened beverages

Answer

Water

Answer

Unsweetened tea

Answer

Black coffee