HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CHRONIC DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which chronic disease is a result of a diet high in sugar and fatty foods?
A
Heart Disease
B
High Blood Pressure
C
Type 2 Diabetes
D
Cancer
E
Osteoporosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Over time, diabetes can damage blood vessels in the heart, eyes, and kidneys and nerves. People with diabetes have a higher risk of health problems including heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Diabetes can cause permanent vision loss by damaging blood vessels in the eyes.

Detailed explanation-5: -With type 2 diabetes, the answer is a little more complex. 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.

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