Mr. Sanchez, a 52-year-old male, is being discharged from the hospital. He participates freely in the discussion during discharge instructions for managing type 2 diabetes. Which statement indicates some understanding of his nutrition plan?
a. "I should avoid dried beans and peas because they have too much starch."
b. "Green peas and green beans are both in the vegetable exchange group."
c. "Sausage won't make my blood sugar go up but it will clog my arteries."
d. "If I don't want to drink 8 oz. of skim milk, I can drink 4 oz. of whole milk instead."
c
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