What are the recommendations for carbohydrate intake for diabetics?
a. Low-carbohydrate diets are recommended.
b. All concentrated sweets should be avoided.
c. High-fiber, minimally processed carbohydrates should be emphasized.
d. Simple carbohydrates should be emphasized.
e. Glucose should be avoided.
Q. 2Toxicity of biotin causes a fishy body odor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3An appropriate diet for diabetics includes all of these dietary adjustments except _____.
a. low in carbohydrate
b. adequate in fiber
c. low in saturated fat
d. moderate in protein
e. use of sugar substitutes
Q. 4Sodium is an intracellular electrolyte.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5The nutrient that has the greatest influence on blood glucose levels is _____.
a. protein
b. fat
c. carbohydrate
d. calcium
e. ketones
Q. 6Some metabolic reactions produce water.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7The HbA1C test is used to determine the _____.
a. average blood glucose over the preceding two weeks
b. glycemic control for the preceding two to three months
c. level of fructose in the blood
d. presence of ketones in the blood
e. average plasma pH
Q. 8Food sources of pantothenic acid are limited to animal products.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9In non-diabetes, glycated hemoglobin values are typically _____.
a. <6
b. >6
c. >7
d. >8
e. >9
Q. 10Choline is provided in the diet by egg yolk.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false