Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE

Insulin Resistance

What Insulin Resistance means in Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE, as defined for OCR.

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A state in which the body's cells do not respond effectively to the hormone insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

OCR · Section A: Nutrition - 1 The relationship between diet and health (study guide)

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Section A: Nutrition - 1 The relationship between diet and health (OCR GCSE)

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