The nurse is assisting with nutrition teaching for a patient who voices concern over coping with a diabetic diet. What response about medical nutrition therapy is correct?
a. "You will have a well-balanced, individualized meal plan that will be healthy for your whole family."
b. "You will need to avoid sugars and fats, but the dietitian will assist you in finding acceptable alternatives."
c. "Your diabetes will require special foods, but many stores now stock a variety of choices for people with diabetes."
d. "Medical nutrition therapy stresses high protein and low carbohydrate intake, but most people readily adapt to these restrictions."
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ANS: A
Because all diabetic nutrition recommendations emphasize low fat intake and balanced intake of other food groups, it is healthy for the whole family. B. Patients with diabetes do not have to avoid all sugars and fats. D. High protein is not recommended; low protein may be necessary if nephropathy occurs. C. Special foods are not necessary.
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