The nurse is teaching a nutrition class of nursing students concerning several different types of diets. What would be another name for a consistent carbohydrate diet?
A) Modified diet B) Diabetic diet C) High fiber diet D) Renal diet
B
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A diabetic or consistent carbohydrate diet is characterized by a total daily carbohydrate content that is consistent with the emphasis on general nutritional balance.
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