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

    Answer: 15–30g

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Answer: One quarter of the plate

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

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

    Answer: Dietary carbohydrate

    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.

  6. A patient with type 2 diabetes is interested in intermittent fasting. What is the most important safety consideration to discuss first?

    Answer: Potential for hypoglycemia, especially with insulin or sulfonylureas

    The primary safety concern with intermittent fasting in diabetes is hypoglycemia risk in patients on insulin or insulin secretagogues like sulfonylureas.

  7. What does the term 'glycemic load' account for that glycemic index alone does not?

    Answer: Both the GI and the amount of carbohydrate actually consumed in a serving

    Glycemic load = (GI × grams of carbohydrate per serving) ÷ 100, incorporating both the quality and quantity of carbohydrate in a realistic portion.

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