Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2341 of 2368

A client with diabetes mellitus asks which food has a low glycemic index. Which food should the nurse name?

  1. White rice
  2. Lentils
  3. White bread
  4. White potatoes
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Correct answer: Lentils

Lentils have a low glycemic index and minimize blood sugar spikes. White bread, white rice, and white potatoes raise glucose quickly.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: CARBOHYDRATES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026