Diabetes and Nutrition End of Course Review

Diabetes and Nutrition

• A cup is equivalent to a fist in measuring food portions.

Reading Food Labels

• The top of a food label lists the most abundant ingredients, while the bottom lists the least abundant ingredients.
• To determine the total amount of a nutrient in a food product, multiply the serving size by the amount of the nutrient per serving (e.g., 15g protein/serving × 3 servings = 45g protein).

Carbohydrates and Fiber

• Wheat contains gluten, which can cause stomach issues, headaches, memory fog, and dizziness in some individuals.
• Refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, have the starch (plant sugar) removed.
• Fiber, found in fruits and vegetables, cleans the intestines and body.

Fats and Oils

• Unsaturated fats are found in foods like avocados and salmon.
• Saturated fats, commonly found in meat products, can make you feel full and satisfied.
• Trans fats, like margarine, can change good fats into unhealthy ones.

Nutrients and Health

• Water is the number one nutrient, essential for life.
• Fiber helps clean the body and is important for overall health.
• Diabeticitis is a condition where the body burns and forms holes in the body.
• Umami is associated with proteins, which make you stronger and repair muscle cells.

Body Functions and Systems

• The liver filters everything in the body and produces fat.
• The immune system combats viruses and pathogens.
• Insulin regulates blood sugar levels and is a fat storage hormone.
• The pancreas releases sugar due to carbohydrates.

Blood Sugar and Insulin

• The average insulin level is 120; high levels can lead to diabetes.
• Insulin takes sugar out of the bloodstream and regulates blood sugar levels.
• Blood sugar can be tested through a finger prick.

Minerals and Vitamins

• Vitamins are like instruction manuals for the body.
• Minerals, like calcium, provide structure and support.
• Fructose is a sugar found in fruit and can only be processed by the liver.

Diabetes

• Type 1 diabetes is hereditary, while type 2 diabetes is often caused by bad eating habits.
• High fructose corn syrup is a sweeter, genetically modified sugar substitute.

This quiz reviews key concepts related to diabetes and nutrition, including understanding food labels and nutritional values. It covers topics such as serving sizes, protein content, and identifying ingredients.