Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The diabetes can be defined as a condition, in which the
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Type 1 diabetes is the result of which of the following? a. Autoimmune disorder b. Metabolic syndrome c. Improper diet d. Excessive insulin secretion
30-year-old Maria has gained 50 pounds over the last 2 years and is always thirsty and is producing a large volume of urine daily. Her blood glucose levels are normal and her insulin levels are normal. Maria:
A. has diabetes insipidus
B. both has diabetes insipidus and needs insulin replacement therapy to treat her condition
C. has type-2 diabetes mellitus
D. needs insulin replacement therapy to treat her condition
E. both has type-2 diabetes mellitus and needs insulin replacement therapy to treat her condition
Which of the following statement is incorrect? Justify the answer.
A. People with diabetes can eat as many fruits as they want.
B. People with diabetes should control servings of starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, yams, peas, and corn.
C. People with diabetes must pay attention to the amount they're eating.
D. None of the above
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- Which of the following statements about type 2 diabetes is true? Select one: A. It is an autoimmune disease. B. It is caused by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells. C. It can result in hyperglycemia. D. It is characterized by a lack of insulin production. E. It is caused by a lack of pancreatic alpha cells. Oarrow_forwardA glucagon emergency kit is prescribed for a client with Type 1 diabetes… administration A. When unable to eat during sick days B. At the onset of signs of diabetic ketoacidosis C. Before meals to prevent hyperglycemia D. When signs of severe hypoglycemia occurarrow_forwardPaul is a 57-year-old man who has a family history of diabetes, he has been diagnosed with depression in the last 3 years for the first time in his life. Paul has been drinking alcohol more than usual and sleeping excessively after recently separating from his partner. He has been withdrawn from friends and family over the last few months noting that he has little motivation to do anything or energy / interest. a. Explain your understanding of type 1 and 2 diabetes. b. Explain how Pauls mental health and physical health / family history may be important to consider and the impact on his wellbeing. c. What interventions would you suggest (please provide a rationale)?arrow_forward
- Remission in Type 2 diabetes is best achieved by: O a. Medications with diet and exercise O b. It is not possible to have remission of type 2 diabetes Diet and exercise Od. Metformin e. Bariatric Surgeryarrow_forwardAll statements are related to blood sugar, Select the one that is NOT true. A. insulin is released by the pancreas if blood sugar is too high B. In Type I diabetes, an individual cannot make insulin due to damaged pancreas cells C. Insulin is a blood enzyme that helps convert blood sugar into glycogen D. excess blood sugar is stored in liver and muscles as glycogen E. glucogon is released by the pancreas to help blood sugar be released if blood sugar is too lowarrow_forwardA patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the medical unit with pneumonia. The patient's oral antidiabetic medication has been discontinued and the patient is now receiving insulin for glucose control. Which of the following statements best explains the rationale for this change in medication? acute illness like pneumonia will cause increased insulin resistance b. stress-related states such as infections increase risk of hyperglycaemia c. insulin administration will help prevent hypoglycaemia during the illness d. infection has compromised beta cell function so the patient will need insulin from now onarrow_forward
- Duration of long-acting insulin is: A. 18-30 hoursB. 6-18 hoursC. 24-36 hoursD. 36-72 hoursarrow_forwardWhich of the following is related to diabetes insipidus? a. too much cortisol b. too much ADH c. insufficient ADH d. too much ANG IIarrow_forwardWhich of the following claims is NOT FDA approved? A. Reduce hypertension B. Fat free C. Low potassium D. Reduced caloriesarrow_forward
- Which of the following claims is NOT FDA approved? A. Reduce hypertension B.Fat free C.Low potassium D. Reduced caloriesarrow_forwardAn increase of insulin level causes A. A decrease in the concentration of blood glucose B. A decrease in the permeability of cell membranes to glucose C. An increase in the production of glucose from glycogen D. None of these 2. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by A. Glucose in the urine B. Excessive urine production C. Dehydration D. All of these 3.Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is caused by A. Excess sugar in the diet B. Obesity C. A disorder of the immune system D. An effect of aging 4.Treatment of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus usually involves A. Controlling the diet B. Exercising regularly…arrow_forwardVisceral fat loss is often associated with increased insulin sensitivity. Assuming that with the reduction in visceral fat the sensitivity increases by 40% what will be the relative change in fasting blood glucose in the long term? A. - 8.4% B. -9.3% C. -9.8% D. -10.6% E. -11.1%arrow_forward
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