NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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Weight Gain
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Type 2 Diabetes
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Heart Disease
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Too much sugar can lead to obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for cancer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Too much sugar in your diet can make your diet high in kilojoules or ‘energy dense’ and can contribute to health problems like obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. Refined (or processed) sugar provides a quick, simple source of energy, but it doesn’t contain other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the long-term, too much sugar increases the risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people in the United States consume too much added sugar. Added sugars are sugars that manufacturers add to food to sweeten them.