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What is a significant factor contributing to the rise of diabetes in modern societies?
What is a significant factor contributing to the rise of diabetes in modern societies?
- Strict dietary restrictions
- Consumption of processed foods (correct)
- Increased physical activity
- High intake of natural foods
Which of the following best describes the type of diets that were common in cultures less affected by diabetes?
Which of the following best describes the type of diets that were common in cultures less affected by diabetes?
- Wholesome and natural (correct)
- Varied and processed
- High in sugars and fats
- High in carbohydrates
How does lifestyle influence the prevalence of diabetes in developed societies?
How does lifestyle influence the prevalence of diabetes in developed societies?
- By encouraging high-calorie diets
- By focusing on stress reduction
- By promoting sedentary activities (correct)
- Through vigorous exercise habits
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Diabetes
Diabetes
A condition linked to modern lifestyles and common in developed societies. It's characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affecting how the body uses glucose for energy.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
A type of diabetes often diagnosed in childhood, its cause lies in the body's inability to produce insulin, a hormone needed for sugar regulation.
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
A type of diabetes often tied to lifestyle factors like diet and lack of exercise, it signals an issue with insulin effectiveness, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels.
Wholesome, Natural Diet
Wholesome, Natural Diet
A dietary pattern rich in natural, unprocessed foods, particularly those found in cultures with historically low rates of diabetes.
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Vigorous Exercise
Vigorous Exercise
Regular physical activity that engages the body in meaningful movement, crucial for maintaining overall health, including blood sugar regulation.
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Diabetes and Modern Lifestyle
- Diabetes is strongly correlated with modern lifestyles.
- Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing due to dietary and lifestyle factors common in developed countries.
- Traditional cultures with natural diets and active lifestyles had low rates of diabetes.
Diabetes Prevention and Treatment with Natural Medicine
- The provided text is a summary about the link between modern lifestyle and diabetes, not study notes from a specific book.
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