Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To examine: Whether the statement “Weight loss of 7 percent of body weight and exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes” is true or false.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of metabolic disorders in which the sugar level is high in blood for a prolonged period. During this condition, the beta cells of the pancreas produce little or no insulin. Diabetes mellitus is classified into type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.

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