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1
Q

True or false: MNT should be used by all diabetes patients

A

True

2
Q

Features of MNT

A

Portion control, healthy eating choices, patients have individualized meal plans

3
Q

Plate method

A

1/2 plate- non-starchy vegetables
1/4 plate- carbs, fruits, dairy
1/4 plate- protein

4
Q

Weight loss goal with MNT

A

> 5%

5
Q

Alcohol

A

Can increase hypoglycemia risk

6
Q

How many drinks per day can women with diabetes have?

A

1

7
Q

How many drinks per day can men with diabetes have?

A

2

8
Q

It’s suggested that if diabetes patients go out to drink, they should also have ___.

A

They should also have a meal

9
Q

Physical activity

A

150 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise a week spread out over at least 3 days/week with no more than 2 consecutive days without exercise

2-3 sessions/week of resistance training on nonconsecutive days

Flexibility and balance training 2-3x/week suggested for older adults with diabetes

10
Q

Smoking

A

Advise patients not to smoke, counsel on smoking cessation if needed