What types of diets have been shown to be beneficial in preventing diabetes?
a. Diets that are low in fat and cholesterol
b. Diets that are high in vitamins and minerals
c. Diets that provide whole grain and adequate amounts of dietary fiber
d. Diets that are natural or organically based
Q. 2In addition to low self-esteem, obsessive tendencies, and anxiety, which of the following personality traits make some people more prone than others to eating disorders?
a. Feelings of helplessness
b. Feelings of self-confidence
c. Feelings of loneliness
d. Feelings of abandonment
Q. 3Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas and in response to increased blood glucose.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Which of the following is not one of the nutritional guidelines developed by the American Diabetes Association for the management of type 2 diabetes?
a. Consume carbohydrates mainly from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat milk
b. Reduce energy intake to reduce body weight
c. Exclude all high-sugar foods
d. Limit foods high in saturated fat and trans fatty acids, cholesterol, and sodium
Q. 5What term is used to describe families that lack cohesiveness and have little parental involvement?
a. Dysfunctional families
b. Dysmelia families
c. Disengaged families
d. Disconnected families
Q. 6The glycemic response is the impact of a food on the magnitude and duration of the rise in glycogen production.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7What is the approximate minimum amount of daily exercise thought to benefit people with diabetes?
a. 15 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. 2 hours
Q. 8What term is used to describe families that have no clear boundaries and that discourage independence and individualism?
a. Intertwined families
b. Entangled families
c. Intermingled families
d. Enmeshed families
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