Each of the following is an association between type 2 diabetes and body fat EXCEPT
a. people with the disease often have central obesity rather than lower-body obesity.
b. a woman who has gained 12 pounds since age 18 has doubled her risk of developing the disease.
c. an obese person is 3 times more likely to develop the disease than is a nonobese individual.
d. overweight people with the disease who lose weight show no improvement in glucose tolerance and insulin resistance.
d
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a. recent unintended weight loss. b. poor vision. c. depression and loneliness. d. use of vitamin supplements.
Pregnant women need adequate intakes of the essential fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid to support:
a. cardiac and respiratory development.
b. visual and cognitive development.
c. blood volume and fluid balance.
d. adipose stores and bone development.
What was the first mistake that Kristin and Lisa made the evening of Lisa's birthday?
a. deciding to celebrate Lisa's birthday b. drinking on an empty stomach c. having a drink with dinner d. having drinks at the local bar e. not drinking plenty of water before they went out
Which of the following is contributing to the increase in type 2 diabetes?
A. consuming more fiber rich foods B. the increase in obesity rate C. changes in our genes D. more sensitive immune system