Nutrition Questions
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Medical Nutrition Therapy:cancer and cancer treatmentwhat kind of cells compete with normal cells for nutrients
malnutrition can set in with a BMI of ______ or less
People with high blood pressure or risk for high bp should only consume_____ mg of salt/day
small intestine is primary absorption site for
Daily DASH Eating Plan GoalsGrains:Meats, poultry, and fish:Vegetables:Fruit:Low-fat/fat-free dairy: Fats and oils:Sodium:
proportion of essential nutrients to the number of kilocalories
Weekly DASH servingsnuts, seeds, dry beans, and peas:sweets:
the science of optimal cellular metabolism and its impact on health and disease
normal metabolism and anabolism is possible when the body is in
all cell function depends on a fluid environment
nerve stimulation from the _______________ nervous system increases GI function
individuals who eat _______ or more servings of ___________ have a _______ lower risk of CAD and stroke than those who eat less than ______ servings
Diabetic dietary interventionsADA focuses on balanced intake of...
Diabetic dietary interventionsamount of calories depend on what?
absorption of carbohydrates, protein, minerals, and water soluble vitamins occurs in
generalized edema characterized by fluid overload often due to low albumin levels
how much water is absorbed in small intestine?
plant compounds that promote health through antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting properties (ex- lutein (green veggies), lycopene from tomatoes)
What is the recommended daily limit of sodium for a typical American (according to Healthy People 2020)?
Stomach ulcers are often associated with which type of bacteria?