Question

1)A desirable intake of dietary fiber is ------ grams daily according to the DRI? A 10-20 B 20-35 C 29-40 D 40-55

2) How would you respond to someone who states that white bread is just as nutritious as whole wheat?

A whole wheat bread is prefarable because it is likely to contain several nutrients not added to white bread

B whole wheat bread is higher fiber content than white bread.

C 2 and 3

3) What would be the best advice to give for physical activity for a person with diabetes?

A although physical activity has health benefits, it does not improve status of individuals with diabetes

B individuals with type1 diabetes should always avoid strenuous activity because it may cause too much of a drop in blood glucose

C physical activity needs to be strenuous enough to result in weight loss for it to be of benefit in type 2 diabetes

D regular physical activity is beneficial for controlling weight and tissue sensitivity to insulin in type 2 diabetes

Answer 1

Ans) 1) B 20-35

Explaination:

- Women need 25 grams of fiber per day, and men need 38 grams per day, according to the Institute of Medicine.

2) Both A & B

Whole wheat is processed to include all three nutritious parts, but white flour uses only the endosperm. When put head-to-head with whole wheat bread, white is a nutritional lightweight. Whole wheat is much higher in fiber, vitamins B6 and E, magnesium, zinc, folic acid and chromium.

3) D) regular physical activity is beneficial for controlling weight and tissue sensitivity to insulin in type 2 diabetes.

Explaination:

Physical activity has a beneficial effect on insulin sensitivity in normal as well as insulin resistant populations. However, a single bout of exercise can increase insulin sensitivity for at least 16 h post exercise in healthy as well as NIDDM subjects.