The home health nurse evaluates the progress of an older client recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client has concerns about which foods to include in the diet. Which dietary suggestion does the nurse reinforce with the client?

a. Have six smaller meals daily instead of three.
b. Plan consistent amounts of carbohydrate, fat, and protein for each meal.
c. Plan regular times for meals and snacks.
d. Decrease the total number of calories needed each day.
e. Use fresh foods from all the basic food groups.