Short Case Study Questions
Ruth Ann Glebowski is a 40-year-old woman. She has a medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 ft 4 in. tall and weighs 190 lb. Recently she has made an appointment with her physician since she has been having excessive hunger and frequent urination.
-Ruth Ann meets with a registered dietitian and is educated on carbohydrate counting for meal planning. Which of the following snacks would be appropriate if she is allowed 30 grams of carbohydrates?

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Short Case Study Questions  
Ruth Ann Glebowski is a 40-year-old woman. She has a medical history of gestational diabetes, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and depression. She is 5 ft 4 in. tall and weighs 190 lb. Recently she has made an appointment with her physician since she has been having excessive hunger and frequent urination.
-Ruth Ann meets with a registered dietitian and is educated on carbohydrate counting for meal planning. Which of the following snacks would be appropriate if she is allowed 30 grams of carbohydrates?

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A small granola bar and a medium peach would be the best option as it provides a balanced combination of carbohydrates and fiber, which will help to regulate blood sugar levels. The other options have a higher sugar content and may cause a spike in blood sugar levels.