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There are six major causes of Insulin Resistance and your results from the questionnaires will show you how much of a contributor each one is to you.

1 General diet: eating too many refined carbohydrates and over-processed foods (this includes low nutrient levels and an imbalance in dietary fats – see chapters 5–8)

Measured by the Diet Questionnaire

2 Sedentary lifestyle: lack of physical activity and exercise, and lack of muscle (see chapter 10)

Measured by Exercise and Lifestyle Questionnaire

3 Weight: being overweight and/or having an elevated BMI (see this chapter)

Measured by BMI calculation, observation and body composition measurements

4 Stress: abnormal stress hormones (cortisol and DHEA) have a negative effect on Insulin Resistance (see chapter 9)

Measured by Stress Questionnaire and adrenal hormone saliva test

5 Lack of nutrients: chromium, magnesium, essential fats, other nutrients (trace minerals, minerals, vitamins) including antioxidants (see chapters 6, 7 and 8)

Measured by Diet and Signs and Symptoms Questionnaires and blood tests

6 Genetic influence: a family history of diabetes, heart disease and obesity and being of South Asian, African, Polynesian or Mexican origin (see chapter 11)

Measured by Family and Health History Questionnaire