Effects of a hypocaloric high carbohydrate diet vs high monounsaturated fat diet in hyperinsulinemic obese subjects - by Nadine Salah Andari
Abstract
Hyperinsulinemia is an indicator of insulin resistance that comes as a direct consequence of abdominal obesity. Insulin resistance is thought to be the underlying factor mediating the appearance of the cluster of metabolic abnormalities that are collectiv
Description
Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut. Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, 2000;"Advisor: Dr. Nahla Hwalla, Professor, Food Technology and Nutrition--Co-Advisor: Dr. Naji Torbey, Clinical Associate, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology--Member