Nutrition Flashcards
What percentage of protein ingested will be converted to glucose?
58%
What percentage of ingested fats are converted into glucose in the blood stream?
Less than ten percent
What are some sources of monounsaturated fats?
Nuts
Avocado
Canola oil
Olive oil
What are two examples of polyunsaturated fats that cannot be made by the body?
Omega 3. From fish flax
Omega 6 from oils like corn, flax, soybean, sunflower, cottonseed.
How does alcohol cause delayed hypo?
Inhibits gluconeogenesis.
Do not adjust insulin for the CHO ingested through alcohol.
How long after drinking moderate alcohol a few hours after evening meal can a type one diabetic get delayed hypo?
Until the next morning and as late as 24 hours after consumption.
Carbohydrate distribution verses carbohydrate consistency?
CHO Distribution is how CHO are spread out throughout the day.
CHI consistency is having similar CHO content at each meal
If a low glycemic index food has the same number of g of CHO as a high glycemic food what’s the advantage of the low GI food?
Will raise BG less
In basic CHO counting, how are sugar alcohols counted?
Subtract the sugar alcohol content from total CHO
How many drinks per week are okay for men and women?
Less than 10 per week for women which is less than or equal to 2 per day
Less than 15 per week for men whic is less than or equal to 3 per day.
How many Calories are in a lunch that has 15g carbs and 1 gram protein?
65
(15 x 4)
(1 x 4)
Rounded
Which 3 veggies are higher in CHO? Ie: 15g available CHO per 1cup? (From BTB)
Parsnips
Winter squash
Peas
Which berries are so high in fiber that 15g CHO two cups worth?
Blackberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
What is the serving size of all fruit juices to yield 11-18g CHO?
125mls or 1/2 cup
What is the characteristics of the food choices put in the amber boxes in the BTB poster?
Choose less often because higher in fat, or sugar or higher GI value.
At what BMI are you considered overweight?
Obese?
Overweight= 25-29 Obese= greater than 30
How does hyperglycemia affect gastric emptying of liquids in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes? And at what BG level does this occur?
DELAYS gastric emptying of liquids in both at BG levels of 15 mmol/L
What units is BMI in and how is it calculated?
Kg/m squared
Eg. 175cm tall and 90kg.
Eg. 175cm is 1.75m. Squared is 3. 90 divided by 3 is 30. Bmi is 30.
What three diets are recommended to reduce progression on pre-D to D with or without metformin.
Mediteranian. DASH. AHEI (Alternate Healthy Eating Index) though guidelines mention that other diets based on the same principles have same effects
What diets can be considered in type 2. According to pt preference of course
Mediterranean DASH Vegan/vegetarian Diet emphasizing pulses Diets emphasizing fruits and Veg Diets emphasizing nuts
Vegan or vegetarian diets improve what? 4
Glycemic control
Body weight
Lipids incl LDLC
MI risk
How many servings of fruuts and veg does canada food guide recommend
7-10
Does timing of CHO intake during a meal improve glycemic control?
Yes. Vegetables first and CHO last
What is a standard alcoholic drink?
1 beer
10g alcohol
43mls spirits
142mls wine
