A child eats some sugar cubes after experiencing symptoms of hypoglycemia.This rapid-releasing sugar should be followed by which dietary intervention?
A) Sports drink and fruit
B) Glucose tabs and protein
C) Glass of water and crackers
D) Milk and peanut butter on bread

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Symptoms of hypoglycemia are treated with a rapid-releasing sugar source followed by a complex carbohydrate and protein.Milk supplies lactose and a more prolonged action from the protein.The bread is a complex carbohydrate,which with the peanut butter provides a sustained action.The sports drink contains primarily simple carbohydrates.The fruit contains additional carbohydrates.A protein source is needed for sustained action.The glucose tabs are simple carbohydrates.Complex carbohydrates are needed with the protein.Crackers are a complex carbohydrate,but protein is needed to stabilize the blood sugar.

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