Nutrition and Diet Flashcards
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Which protein source is considered most beneficial for kidney health in a person with diabetic nephropathy?
Answer: Plant-based protein from legumes
Plant-based proteins from legumes produce less metabolic waste than animal proteins and are associated with slower progression of diabetic kidney disease.
When reading a nutrition label, a person with diabetes should pay most attention to which value for carbohydrate assessment?
Answer: Total carbohydrates including sugar and fiber
Total carbohydrates—including all sugars and fiber—directly impact blood glucose, so this value is the most critical for carbohydrate counting.
Which type of dietary fiber is most effective at lowering post-meal blood glucose spikes?
Answer: Soluble fiber from oats and beans
Soluble fiber forms a gel in the gut that slows carbohydrate digestion and blunts post-meal glucose peaks.
A person with diabetes is eating at a restaurant. Which menu choice is the BEST for blood sugar management?
Answer: Grilled salmon with steamed vegetables
Grilled salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids and protein while steamed vegetables offer fiber with minimal carbohydrates, supporting stable blood glucose.
Which vitamin deficiency is particularly common in people with Type 2 diabetes taking metformin, and requires dietary attention?
Answer: Vitamin B12
Metformin reduces absorption of Vitamin B12 in the gut, increasing the risk of B12 deficiency which can cause neuropathy.
What is the primary purpose of using the 'diabetes plate method' for meal planning?
Answer: To visually portion non-starchy vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates without counting
The diabetes plate method uses a standard dinner plate divided into visual sections to guide healthy portion sizes without requiring precise measuring or counting.
Cinnamon has been studied as a potential aid for diabetes management. Current evidence suggests it may:
Answer: Modestly improve fasting blood glucose in some Type 2 patients
Some studies show cinnamon can modestly lower fasting blood glucose in Type 2 diabetes, but evidence is inconsistent and it should not replace medications.