Medical Nutrition Therapy Flashcards
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Which approach to weight loss has shown the most significant improvement in glycemic control for overweight patients with type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Loss of 5–10% of body weight
Even a modest weight loss of 5–10% of body weight has been shown to significantly improve blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipid levels in type 2 diabetes.
When teaching carbohydrate counting to a patient, what is the most reliable source of information for determining the carbohydrate content of packaged foods?
Answer: The total carbohydrate line on the Nutrition Facts label
The 'Total Carbohydrate' line on the Nutrition Facts label includes all forms of carbohydrate (sugars, starch, fiber) and is the most accurate guide for carbohydrate counting.
A patient with gestational diabetes (GDM) has elevated fasting glucose despite dietary changes. Which MNT strategy is most appropriate?
Answer: Provide a carbohydrate-containing bedtime snack to prevent the 'dawn effect'
A small, controlled carbohydrate bedtime snack can help manage fasting glucose elevations related to the dawn phenomenon in GDM.
Which statement best describes the role of protein in blood glucose management?
Answer: Protein can stimulate insulin secretion and may contribute to blood glucose elevation in some patients
Protein stimulates insulin secretion and can contribute to blood glucose elevation, particularly in individuals with limited insulin secretory capacity.
What does 'Medical Nutrition Therapy' (MNT) formally refer to in diabetes care?
Answer: A nutrition-based treatment plan developed and implemented by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) for a specific medical condition
MNT is a specific, evidence-based service provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) that involves individualized assessment, intervention, and monitoring for a specific medical condition.
How does the glycemic load (GL) differ from the glycemic index (GI)?
Answer: GL accounts for both the quality (GI) and quantity of carbohydrates consumed in a typical serving
Glycemic load multiplies the GI of a food by its carbohydrate content per serving and divides by 100, reflecting both carbohydrate quality and quantity.
A patient with type 2 diabetes who is vegetarian asks for help meeting protein needs without raising blood glucose. Which food group is most recommended?
Answer: Legumes such as lentils and chickpeas
Legumes provide high-quality plant protein along with fiber and have a low glycemic index, making them excellent for blood glucose management in vegetarian patients.