Lois was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two months before she planned to become pregnant. TO get her blood glucose under control before pregnancy, LOis worked with a dietitian-nutritionist who specializes in diabetes, and together they developed a plan to reduce Lois's blood glucose levels. Assume LOis will attempt to consume 2,000 calories a day. Based on that level of calorie intake, her fiber intake should total approximately 28 grams daily.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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