CDE Nutrition Therapy 5

Question 1

A patient with gestational diabetes asks what her carbohydrate intake should be at breakfast. What is the recommended range?

Accepted Answer

15–30g

Answer

For gestational diabetes, breakfast carbohydrate is typically limited to 15–30g because insulin resistance is highest in the morning.

Question 2

Which approach is MOST consistent with current ADA MNT guidelines for individualizing nutrition therapy?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition therapy should be tailored to each patient's preferences, culture, and metabolic goals

Answer

ADA guidelines emphasize individualized nutrition therapy that considers personal preferences, cultural traditions, metabolic targets, and lifestyle.

Question 3

What is the recommended frequency of MNT visits with a registered dietitian for a newly diagnosed patient with type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

3–6 sessions in the first year, then annually as needed

Answer

ADA recommends 3–6 MNT sessions with an RDN in the first year of diagnosis, with annual follow-up visits thereafter.

Question 4

A patient reports that they use the 'plate method' for meal planning. What does this method recommend for protein foods?

Accepted Answer

One quarter of the plate

Answer

The plate method recommends filling one quarter of a 9-inch plate with lean protein foods at each meal.

Question 5

Which nutrient has the most direct and immediate effect on postprandial blood glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Dietary carbohydrate

Answer

Dietary carbohydrate has the most direct and immediate impact on postprandial blood glucose, as it is broken down into glucose and absorbed into the bloodstream.

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CDE Nutrition Therapy 5