The nurse is reinforcing teaching on diet therapy provided to a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which patient explanations about create your plate indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)
a. Half the plate is protein
b. Divide the plate into 4 quarters
c. One quarter of the plate is fruit
d. One 8 ounce glass of low-fat milk
e. Half the plate is non-starchy vegetables
ANS: D, E
Half the plate is filled with non-starchy vegetables. An 8 ounce glass of nonfat or low-fat milk completes the meal. B. When creating the plate, the place should be divided into one half and two quarters. C. One quarter is filled with starchy foods, such as whole grains and starchy vegetables. Fruit should be one serving A. The last quarter is used for meats and meat substitutes.
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