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Postprandial

Occurring after a meal.

Refers to the absorptive/anabolic state following food intake, characterized by rising glucose, insulin, and triglycerides, and falling glucagon and ghrelin.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Refers to the absorptive/anabolic state following food intake, characterized by rising glucose, insulin, and triglycerides, and falling glucagon and ghrelin.

Related terms

Insulin, Preprandial