Which dietary guideline would be important for the nurse to instruct a patient with diabetes mellitus?
1. Include foods rich in calcium at every meal.
2. Eliminate as much fat from the diet as possible.
3. Eat at regular times including meals and snacks.
4. Ingest the majority of daily caloric intake in the morning meal.
3. Eat at regular times including meals and snacks.
Explanation: 1. Eating foods rich in calcium are generally healthy but are not related to blood glucose control.
2. Fats should not be eliminated but limited to less than 30% of the total caloric intake.
3. The patient with diabetes should be encouraged to eat meals and snacks at regular times throughout the day. This consistent food intake is a strategy to maintain the blood glucose levels near normal most of the time.
4. The caloric intake should be spread throughout the day. Patients who are planning to be physically active for a set period of time may want to increase their caloric intake prior to the activity to maintain proper glucose levels.
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