exam.
CONSIDER THIS: Imagine you are the dietitian who the young woman in this feature meets with prior to and after
her surgery. She tells you that she is worried about type 2 diabetes, that she has adjusted her diet to eat fewer
sweets and fruit, and that most of her dinners include pasta. Using your book and the internet, what feedback
would you give this young woman regarding her new diet?

Type 2 diabetes is characterized as a disorder that does not allow the body to use ibsuline properly, creating a major imbalance in the organism and causing the accumulation of sugar in the blood.

The diet of people who have type 2 diabetes should be free of carbohydrates, for this reason, that person should limit their intake of fruit noodles, for example.

The diet of those who have type 2 diabetes should be rich in: whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits in small portions, meats, good fats, oilseeds and dairy products.