Sam has been overweight since the eighth grade and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He told his fiance, Anna, and she is now very worried about Sam and determined to learn as much as possible about this illness. Sam and Anna have found several reputable sites on the Internet and now feel empowered to help Sam reverse his condition. Let's ask several questions to see how much they have learned. Which of the following is an important strategy to help Sam manage his diabetes at this point?
a. Eating a healthful diet
b. Losing weight
c. Exercising regularly
d. Injecting insulin
e. a, b, and c
Question 2
How important are exercise and diet to protein synthesis? What changes in your routine might you make in response to the information presented in this article?