A patient on an American Diabetes Association (ADA) exchange list diet receives a dinner meal tray and does not wish to eat the rice. Which of the following foods can the nurse substitute for the rice?
a. A slice of bread
b. A half cup of cottage cheese
c. A half cup of custard
d. A 4-oz glass of juice
ANS: A
Rice and bread are both starches. Cottage cheese and custard are in the milk group, and juice is a fruit.
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