Diabetes and Its Effects

What happens when your body can't use the food you eat properly?

• It leads to increased energy levels.

• It results in diabetes.

• It improves digestion.

• It enhances immune function.

What hormone is needed to use sugar for energy in the body?

• Glucagon

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Cortisol

What is a consequence of high blood sugar levels on blood vessels?

• They become more flexible.

• They narrow and stiffen.

• They expand and soften.

• They become more elastic.

What is a potential effect of diabetic neuropathy?

• Enhanced sensation

• Improved wound healing

• Loss of sensation

• Increased blood flow

What is a major cause of limb amputations in the U.S.?

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Hypertension

What is the main goal of a consistent carbohydrate diet?

• To eliminate all sugars and sweets

• To eat the same amount of carbohydrates each day

• To increase protein intake

• To reduce fat consumption

How many carbohydrate servings per meal are recommended for weight control?

• 2 (30 g)

• 3 (45 g)

• 4 (60 g)

• 5 (75 g)

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate-containing grain?

• Chicken

• Brown rice

• Cheese

• Eggs

What should you do when a service note has a carbohydrate-containing food?

• Ignore the service note

• Remove a carb to add the service note

• Automatically include all items

• Remove all carbohydrate items

Which of the following is a starchy vegetable?

• Apples

• Carrots

• Corn

• Lettuce