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What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?
- Excessive consumption of sugar and salt
- Insufficient dietary fiber intake
- Inadequate production of insulin in the body (correct)
- Inadequate consumption of complex carbohydrates
What is the recommended percentage of total calories that should come from carbohydrates for diabetics?
What is the recommended percentage of total calories that should come from carbohydrates for diabetics?
- 35-50%
- 55-70%
- 25-40%
- 45-60% (correct)
Why is it important for diabetics to avoid rapidly absorbed mono & disaccharides?
Why is it important for diabetics to avoid rapidly absorbed mono & disaccharides?
- They contribute to weight gain
- They cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels (correct)
- They impair insulin production
- They lead to dietary deficiencies
What are the key elements of dietary management for diabetic patients, according to the text?
What are the key elements of dietary management for diabetic patients, according to the text?
What is the significance of dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates for diabetics?
What is the significance of dietary fiber and complex carbohydrates for diabetics?
Why is it stated that diabetics do not need to follow a 'special diet' with narrow restrictions?
Why is it stated that diabetics do not need to follow a 'special diet' with narrow restrictions?
What is the recommended total fat percentage of the total energy intake?
What is the recommended total fat percentage of the total energy intake?
How much should protein intake be in relation to ideal body weight?
How much should protein intake be in relation to ideal body weight?
What is the defining waist circumference for abdominal obesity in men?
What is the defining waist circumference for abdominal obesity in men?
According to the ADA recommendations, what should a meal plan for persons with diabetes include?
According to the ADA recommendations, what should a meal plan for persons with diabetes include?
What is the recommended fiber intake for individuals according to the ADA recommendations?
What is the recommended fiber intake for individuals according to the ADA recommendations?
What is the suggested rate of weight loss for overweight individuals according to the dietary management of diabetes recommendations?
What is the suggested rate of weight loss for overweight individuals according to the dietary management of diabetes recommendations?
What type of food products are deemed unnecessary for a healthy diet according to the dietary management of diabetic recommendations?
What type of food products are deemed unnecessary for a healthy diet according to the dietary management of diabetic recommendations?
What should be used to provide food good taste and flavor, according to the dietary management of diabetic recommendations?
What should be used to provide food good taste and flavor, according to the dietary management of diabetic recommendations?
What is the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables to be consumed daily according to the ADA recommendations?
What is the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables to be consumed daily according to the ADA recommendations?
What does the American Diabetes Association recommend regarding sugar-containing foods in the meal plan for persons with diabetes?
What does the American Diabetes Association recommend regarding sugar-containing foods in the meal plan for persons with diabetes?
