A newly diagnosed diabetic tells the nurse she is using the Exchange Lists for Meal Planning but is having difficulty remembering when a food or beverage is considered to be free. What would be the best response?
A) A good guide is the "free food list."
B) When the portion size is less than 1 oz
C) When it is a nonfat product
D) When the client has consumed the recommended number of daily servings from each exchange list
A
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The Exchange Lists provides supplemental lists that provide guidance on free foods, combination foods, fast foods, and alcohol.
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