NUTR SCI 132 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Adipose Tissue, Blood Sugar, Hyperglycemia

• School: UW-Madison
• Department: Nutritional Sciences
• Course: NUTR SCI 132
• Professor: Pete Anderson

Document Summary

Triggered by glucagon and epinephrine (two hormones found in the body ) Release insulin ( hormone found in the body ) 10% of the population has type 1 diabetes. Most people who have type 2 haven"t been diagnosed. Diabetes type 2: adult onset / insulin resistance . High gi: more than 70 ex: baked potato. Intermediate gi: 55 to 70 ex: sweet corn. Whole grain bread contains 100% of the nutrients compared to white bread. Sugar contains a ton of empty calories.