Starter Quiz

--- primaryColor: steelblue shuffleQuestions: false shuffleAnswers: true --- ### Diabetes is a condition that is a result of... > Hint: The body isn’t producing or using something correctly. 1. [ ] Being overweight 1. [ ] Too much insulin 1. [x] Not enough insulin or insulin isn’t working effectively 1. [ ] Eating too much sugar and drinking sweetened beverages 1. [ ] Eating fast foods and processed foods 1. [ ] I do not know ### Diabetes affects what organ? > Hint: This organ produces insulin. 1. [ ] Intestines 1. [ ] Stomach 1. [x] Pancreas 1. [ ] Gallbladder 1. [ ] I do not know ### High blood sugar levels can cause...? > Hint: Think about what happens when your body has too much glucose. 1. [x] Increased thirst and urination 1. [ ] Increased energy levels 1. [ ] Weight gain 1. [ ] Improved vision ### Losing weight may have which benefits for people with diabetes? > Hint: It can improve several aspects of health. 1. [ ] Help the body use insulin more effectively 1. [ ] Lower blood sugar levels 1. [ ] Decrease the risk of heart disease 1. [x] All of the above 1. [ ] I do not know ### Healthy eating for people with diabetes means what? > Hint: It’s about balance and timing, not restriction. 1. [x] Spacing meals and snacks evenly throughout the day 1. [ ] Never eating snacks 1. [ ] Eating only lean meat and vegetables 1. [ ] Following a set meal plan 1. [ ] I do not know ### People with diabetes should NEVER eat or drink what? > Hint: Think about sugary drinks. 1. [x] Sweetened beverages like soda pop, sweetened iced tea, or juice drinks 1. [ ] Any white-colored food 1. [ ] Any type of fruit 1. [ ] Pasta and rice 1. [ ] I do not know ### The nutrient that has the greatest effect on blood sugar levels is... > Hint: It’s found in bread, rice, pasta, and sweets. 1. [ ] Protein 1. [x] Carbohydrate 1. [ ] Sugar 1. [ ] Fat 1. [ ] Salt 1. [ ] I do not know ### When grocery shopping, a person with diabetes should... > Hint: It’s about being informed, not avoiding everything. 1. [ ] Buy only special diabetic foods 1. [ ] Buy only foods labeled ‘sugar-free’ 1. [ ] Avoid all foods that contain carbohydrate 1. [x] Read food labels to evaluate calorie, carbohydrate, and fat content of foods 1. [ ] I do not know ### Fiber is the part of food that... > Hint: It helps digestion and doesn’t raise blood sugar. 1. [ ] Causes blood sugar levels to rise higher 1. [x] Is incompletely digested and provides roughage 1. [ ] Should be avoided by people with diabetes 1. [ ] Can only be consumed in adequate amounts with supplements 1. [ ] I do not know ### Physical activity and exercise... > Hint: It’s an important part of diabetes management. 1. [ ] Is never a good idea for people with diabetes 1. [x] Helps lower blood sugar levels 1. [ ] Only counts when you exercise for at least 30 minutes at one time 1. [ ] Must hurt in order to be beneficial 1. [ ] I do not know