In diet planning for the diabetic client, the nurse considers ...

[EY67]

In diet planning for the diabetic client, the nurse considers that:
 a. protein intake > 15-20 of total kcalories may hasten nephropathy.
  b. fat intake should be less for diabetics than it is for those without diabetes.
  c. chromium supplements are recommended for better glycemic control in diabetics.
  d. total kcaloric intake is the primary factor and it is not affected by degree of activity.

Question 2

The following statement is true about the effect of carbohydrates in glycemic control:
 a. fiber intakes of 21-38 grams daily may improve glycemic control.
  b. amount, not type, of carbohydrates has the greatest effect on glycemic control.
  c. carbohydrates should compose about 60-70 of the total dietary kcalories.
  d. a serving of whole-grain brown rice raises the serum glucose more quickly than a serving of white rice.

[britb2u]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b

[EY67]

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[tkempin]

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