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

Stevia is a plant-derived non-nutritive sweetener that provides sweetness without contributing calories or raising blood glucose.

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

For people with diabetes and CKD, moderating protein intake (0.8 g/kg/day) helps reduce the kidney's filtration burden and slow disease 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

Soluble fiber slows the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, resulting in a more gradual postprandial blood glucose rise.

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 Carbohydrate is the key value for blood glucose management, as it represents all carbs including sugars, starches, and fiber.

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

With fixed insulin doses, eating consistent carbohydrate amounts at regular times prevents mismatches that cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

CBDCE - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education Practice Test

CBDCE - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education Practice Test

CBDCE CBDCE Nutrition and Meal Planning 2