Carbohydrates
The color of the type of carbohydrates mostly like to raise blood glucose/sugar the highest
What is white
This type of fat is considered a "healthier" fat
What is Monounsaturated Fat or MUFA
According to the ADA Diabetes Plate method, protein, preferably lean protein, can fill how much of your meal plate
What is 1/4 of your plate
Eating snacks high in carbohydrates do this to your blood sugar
What is Increase it
Number of calories this meal at McDonald's:
Quarter pounder with Medium Fries & Medium Coke
1110 calories (520, 320, 270)
155 grams of carbohydrates (42, 43, 70)
41 grams of fat (26, 15, 0)
True or False: Avoid all carbohydrates
False. Our bodies need carbohydrates for quick energy
A "healthy" fat that may be used for sauteing and for vinaigrette dressings
What is Olive oil
Which protein has higher fat content -- chicken thigh or chicken breast
What is thigh (10 grams)
A snack can equal how many grams of carbohydrates
What is 15 grams
Can one get a grilled chicken sandwich and fruit parfait at McDonalds?
What is No - menu items like grilled chicken sandwich, salads and fruit parfaits were removed from their menu in June 2022
According to the Diabetes Plate method, fill how much of your plate with carbohydrates/grains
What is 1/4 of the plate
Eating excess calories from fat can make this lab value rise
Cholesterol Levels
Name two types of healthy non-meat sources of protein
What are -- Nuts like almonds // Legumes like lentils, black beans // Greek yogurt, cottage cheese
Name an example of a healthy snack that contains carbohydrates and protein
Carrots and hummus, cheese and crackers, yogurt, etc
Number of teaspoonfuls of sugar in one grande Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
What is 12.5 teaspoonfuls (50 grams)
True or False: Cereals are high in carbohydrates
True. limit cereals with added sugars. choose cereals with proteins
Fatty deposits that occur in blood vessels can lead to this (hint: patients with Diabetes are at greater risk)
What is Heart Disease
Deli meats like salami and ham are often high in this additive that can increase your blood pressure
What is Sodium "salt"
Adding protein to your snacks help do this to your blood sugar
What is stabilize your blood sugar
Number of calories in Oven Roasted Chicken Sandwich at Subway
What is 270 calories (40 grams carbohydrates, 3.5gm fat)
True or False: Pasta can be considered a 'healthy' carbohydrate
True, especially wheat pasta, because it also has proteins and little fat
Cheeses are often high in saturated fat. Cheeses of this color typically are lower in fat.
White
Name a part of your upper body that you can easily use to measure a serving size of protein
What is the palm of your hand
True or False: Popcorn is always a healthy snack
false! Most flavored popcorn like cheese, caramel, butter, etc. are high in calories. We must read the labels.
Number of Calories in one serving of Olive Garden lasagna
What is 776 calories (46 grams of fat, 44 grams of carbohydrates)