FG is a 30 yo F who has just been diagnosed with T2DM.Her doctor told her she had IFG a year ago, but she did not make any lifestyle changes.She is now very concerned with her new diagnosis and has decided to see a registered dietitian.
HT: 5'2" WT: 206# Hemoglobin A1C 10%
-The registered dietitian meets with FG and teaches her the exchange system for meal planning FG reports that she eats a turkey sandwich for lunch every day and two bananas How many starch exchanges does this amount to?

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FG is a 30 yo F who has just been diagnosed with T2DM.Her doctor told her she had IFG a year ago, but she did not make any lifestyle changes.She is now very concerned with her new diagnosis and has decided to see a registered dietitian.
HT: 5'2"      WT: 206#     Hemoglobin A1C 10%
-The registered dietitian meets with FG and teaches her the exchange system for meal planning FG reports that she eats a turkey sandwich for lunch every day and two bananas How many starch exchanges does this amount to?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A turkey sandwich typically contains 2 slices of bread, which equals 2 starch exchanges. Two bananas equal 2 fruit exchanges. Therefore, the total number of starch exchanges is 2, and the correct answer is B. As for making better choices, FG could consider swapping out one slice of bread for a lettuce wrap or a lower-carb alternative, and adding some non-starchy vegetables to her sandwich for added nutrients and fiber. A turkey sandwich typically has 2 slices of bread, which equals 2 starch exchanges. Two bananas equal 2 fruit exchanges. Therefore, the total amount of starch exchanges in this meal is 2 (from the bread in the sandwich).

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