Diabetes Nutrition and Diet 4

Question 1

Which protein source is considered most beneficial for kidney health in a person with diabetic nephropathy?

Accepted Answer

Plant-based protein from legumes

Answer

Plant-based proteins from legumes produce less metabolic waste than animal proteins and are associated with slower progression of diabetic kidney disease.

Question 2

When reading a nutrition label, a person with diabetes should pay most attention to which value for carbohydrate assessment?

Accepted Answer

Total carbohydrates including sugar and fiber

Answer

Total carbohydrates—including all sugars and fiber—directly impact blood glucose, so this value is the most critical for carbohydrate counting.

Question 3

Which type of dietary fiber is most effective at lowering post-meal blood glucose spikes?

Accepted Answer

Soluble fiber from oats and beans

Answer

Soluble fiber forms a gel in the gut that slows carbohydrate digestion and blunts post-meal glucose peaks.

Question 4

A person with diabetes is eating at a restaurant. Which menu choice is the BEST for blood sugar management?

Accepted Answer

Grilled salmon with steamed vegetables

Answer

Grilled salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids and protein while steamed vegetables offer fiber with minimal carbohydrates, supporting stable blood glucose.

Question 5

Which vitamin deficiency is particularly common in people with Type 2 diabetes taking metformin, and requires dietary attention?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Metformin reduces absorption of Vitamin B12 in the gut, increasing the risk of B12 deficiency which can cause neuropathy.

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Diabetes Nutrition and Diet 4