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Learning Objectives
Describe how the intake of dietary carbohydrates can have a direct influence on an individuals blood glucose levels.
Discuss medical nutrition therapy in the management of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Discuss how to maintain the pleasure of eating through healthy food choices related to carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and fiber.
Identify how to actively engage individuals with diabetes in education, self-management, and treatment planning to achieve medical nutrition therapy goals to prevent, delay, or treat comorbidities associated with diabetes.
Identify tools for assisting individuals with diabetes to develop healthy eating patterns as opposed to focusing on single food choices or nutrients.