AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is most likely the result of a diet HIGH IN SUGARS AND FATS?
A
Cancer
B
Diabetes
C
Melanoma
D
tuberculosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common known results of such diets include obesity, heart disease and diabetes, but research suggests that a diet high in fat and sugar can also have a significant impact on our cognition – the way we learn, remember, and think.

Detailed explanation-2: -Though we know sugar doesn’t directly cause type 2 diabetes, you are more likely to get it if you are overweight. You gain weight when you take in more calories than your body needs, and sugary foods and drinks contain a lot of calories.

Detailed explanation-3: -High sugar and refined carbohydrate intake are established causes of poor health and chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and various metabolic syndromes. Diets high in both saturated fat and sugar can even increase the risk of kidney and liver diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pancreas – Too much sugar over time will promote insulin resistance, which causes the pancreas to work harder. Kidneys –Sugar causes an increase in kidney disease risk factors, including diabetes and obesity. Heart – A high sugar and high fat diet can decrease the amount of blood that flows to and from your heart.

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