Which general dietary measure should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the child with type 1 diabetes mellitus?
a. Control intake of carbohydrates and consume fewer calories.
b. Focus on complex carbohydrates and eat foods high in fiber.
c. Obtain most calories from proteins and fats.
d. Eat a diet low in fat and low in complex carbohydrates.
ANS: B
The nutritional needs of a child with diabetes mellitus are essentially the same as those of the nondiabetic child, with the exception of the elimination of concentrated carbohydrates such as sugar. Fiber has been shown to reduce blood glucose levels.
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