Explain why waist circumference is such an important indicator of risk for type 2 diabetes development
A larger waist may suggest that a person stores more fat in the mid-section, under the abdominal muscles. This type of fat is metabolically active and is released into the bloodstream. This may cause increased LDL levels and inflammation. The liver cells may become inflamed and respond less well to insulin. This could result in higher blood glucose concentrations.
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A) vitamin A megadoses. B) inadequate vitamin A intake. C) vitamin D megadoses. D) inadequate vitamin D intake.
The binding agent in eggs is the proteins
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Which of the following are excellent sources of unsaturated fats?
A) meat B) full-fat dairy products C) beans and rice D) nuts and nut butters