Week Ten: Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition – The healthy choices program

Welcome to your Week Ten: Type 2 Diabetes Nutrition

1.

True or False: When you have diabetes keeping your blood sugar levels within a target range is important.

True

False

2.

True or False: Carbs cause your blood sugar to rise the most.

True

False

3.

Fill in the Blank: Foods high in may help you feel full and may lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

4.

What types of carbs are high in fiber? (Select all that apply)

Whole grain bread

Beans

pasta

Vegetables

5.

True or False: Eating protein with carbs helps to stabilize blood sugar levels.

True

False

6.

True or False: Eating at the same time everyday helps your body control blood sugar levels.

True

False

7.

How many grams of carbs is 1 cup of milk?

10

5

15

8.

How many grams of carbs do most people need per meal?

30 to 45

no more than 75

less than 30

9.

What is the most important thing to look at on a nutrition facts label?

Carb content

serving size

ingredient list

10.

How do you calculate net carbs?

Total carbohydrates minus fiber

Total carbohydrates minus fiber and sugar

Total carbohydrates plus fiber and sugar

11.

What are the three main types of carbohydrates?

Sugar, salt and fat

Starches, fiber and sugar

Starches, sugar and protein

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