NSDT 8

Research the impact of carbohydrates on diabetes, differentiating between Type I and Type II. Cite specific textual evidence from academic research, medical literature, and news articles in order to: a. Describe the disease/condition, including symptoms and organ(s) affected. b. Justify the role of nutrition as a contributor to the disease/condition and highlight specific dietary recommendations for minimizing those contributions. c. Justify the role of nutrition in the treatment of the disease/condition, outlining a healthy eating plan and providing lists of specific foods/nutrients to reduce or exclude from the diet and those that should be included in the diet. d. Make recommendations for other lifestyle changes that will reduce the risk or aid in the therapy for the disease/condition. e. Prepare a menu item that meets the nutritional recommendations for diabetics. Suggested Labs: Meal Preparation for diabetic patient; Count the Carbs activity