NUTRITION
CHRONIC DISEASES
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Question
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Calcium helps maintain blood sugar level, and a diet low in calcium contributes to diabetes.
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A diet high in sugar and fat can lead to obesity, and obesity contributes to diabetes.
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Cholesterol prevents maintenance of blood sugar level, and a diet high in cholesterol contributes to diabetes.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Summary High-sugar diets contribute to prolonged elevated blood sugar, insulin resistance, and leptin resistance-all of which are linked to weight gain and excess body fat.
Detailed explanation-2: -Eating sugar can lead to obesity as sugar turns to fat in the body and makes you crave more sugar, leading to overeating. Q: Is sugar worse for a diet than fat? Sugar is what makes people gain weight. Conversely, quality fat from nuts and vegetables is healthy and necessary for survival.
Detailed explanation-3: -Research shows that food and nutrition insecurity puts people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, adults who experience food and nutrition insecurity are 2 to 3 times more likely to have diabetes than people who do not experience food and nutrition insecurity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Dietary fat does not have an immediate effect on blood sugar levels, but consuming a meal high in fat can slow digestion and make it more difficult for insulin to work correctly.