NHPA DIBETES

Question 1

How are saturated fats a risk factor for diabetes?

Answer 1

Increases cholesterol levels,increasing body fat, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes

Question 2

How are carbohydrates a risk factor for diabetes?

Answer 2

Intake of high GI carbohydrate foods results in rapid absorption which produces a glucose hit

Question 3

How are carbohydrates a protective factor for diabetes?

Answer 3

Low GI foods do not create a glucose hit instead they release glucose slowly in the bloodstream helping to moderate insulin release

Question 4

How is fibre a protective factor for diabetes?

Answer 4

Certain soluble fibres can delay blood glucose absorption from the small intestine, lowering insulin production and release