Appetite Chapter 12

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Which racial/ethnic group has the highest percentage of adults with diabetes compared to non-Hispanic whites?

Asians
Native Americans/ Alaska natives (correct)
Hispanics
Non-Hispanic blacks

What are some of the long-term effects of diabetes?

Comas
Blindness and nerve damage
Kidney disease and amputation
All of the above (correct)

What is the most common type of diabetes?

Gestational diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes (correct)
Insulin resistance

Which of the following statements about diabetes is true?

Diabetes is caused by the body not reacting to the insulin produced by the pancreas. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of diabetics in India?

35 million (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of insulin in the metabolism of blood sugar?

Insulin ensures that sugar can be used by the body. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current prevalence of diabetes in the United States?

25.8 million people (8.3% of the total population) (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the thrifty gene hypothesis, having a quick, large insulin response was advantageous in environments where food was often scarce.

True (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of insulin in the storage of food as fat?

Insulin facilitates the storage of food as fat (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do people with genes inclined towards diabetes have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes when food is plentiful?

Their bodies are resistant to insulin (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one observable behavior that can help diagnose diabetes?

Frequent urination (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor linked to the development of Type 2 diabetes?

Being physically fit (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between insulin and body fat?

Increased body fat leads to increased insulin production (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of exercise on the development of Type 2 diabetes?

Exercise reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes if one identical twin has it?

90% (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is strongly associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes?

Exercise habits (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the high incidence of Type 2 diabetes in the United States and many other countries?

High consumption of high glycemic index foods (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for medical professionals to address Type 2 diabetes?

Work closely with susceptible populations for both treatment and prevention (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following foods is likely to increase blood sugar levels quickly?

Chocolate cake (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to help control blood sugar levels for diabetics?

Increasing fiber intake (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the next alternative for controlling diabetes when weight loss, exercise, and dietary changes are insufficient?

Taking oral medication (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of insulin injections for Type 2 diabetics?

To control blood sugar levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the cognitive functions of diabetics?

Diabetics' cognitive functions are compromised by the disease. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of diabetes?

Increased risk of cognitive decline. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the first recommendations for Type 2 diabetics?

Exercise regularly. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the experiment with middle-aged men show about aerobic exercise?

It increased their insulin sensitivity. (A) Signup and view all the answers