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New guidelines released to prevent diabetes
New guidelines released to prevent diabetes -- Posted by Gumbo on 04-30-05 07:56
New guidelines released to prevent diabetes
Apr 11 (HeartCenterOnline) - The Joslin Diabetes Center, a leading diabetes
research center affiliated with Harvard Medical School, last week released
updated nutrition and fitness guidelines to combat the spreading epidemic of
type 2 diabetes among Americans.
Type 2 diabetes is closely linked to overweight or obesity. Currently,
two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, and an alarming
number of adolescents are also overweight. This plague of obesity has
dramatically increased the rate of type 2 diabetes. Joslin researchers
estimate that more than 18 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and
another 41 million have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing
full-blown diabetes.
To help people lose weight and prevent or control diabetes, the new
guidelines recommend:
a.. Approximately 40 percent of calories come from carbohydrates,
b.. Between 20 and 30 percent of calories come from protein,
c.. Between 30 and 35 percent of calories come from fat, mostly mono-and
polyunsaturated fats,
d.. At least 20 to 35 grams of fiber daily,
e.. Moderate weight loss of one pound per week or every other week,
f.. A target of 60 to 90 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the
week, with a minimum of 150 to 175 minutes of exercise per week.
These guidelines were developed by a team of physicians, dietitians,
exercise physiologists and educators who spent months reviewing the
scientific literature for the best approach to limiting the impact of
diabetes.
"The search was on for guidelines that would improve insulin sensitivity,
cardiovascular health and reduce body fat," said James L. Rosenzweig, M.D.,
head of Joslin's clinical guidelines. "Most importantly, we wanted to
deliver a plan that makes clear what people need to do to achieve their
goals."
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