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Nutrtion chp 11-13
covers chapters 11 through 13
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
03/31/2008

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risk factors diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure/cholesterol that increases CVD risk
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metabolic syndrome or syndrome x
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occurs when cells multiply out of control, disrupt normal functions of organs
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cancer
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most common form of CVD, plaque along inner walls of arteries
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atherosclerosis
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losing 10 lbs will lower blood pressure for...
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those who are overweight and hypertensive
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to reduce risk of cancer eat...
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high fiber and low fat
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foods to lower blood chol level
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soluble fiber
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factors related but not proven to cause...
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risk factors
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common cold degenerative disease?
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false!
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AIDS has impaired....should be careful with....
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immune system; food safety
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diet related risk factors for CVD
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hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high LDL
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hormones that regulate menstruation alter...
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food intake, glucose tolerance
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weight training for older adults

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increase muscle bulk and strength
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caffeine affect on kids
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behave in "hyper" manner
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foods that increase risk of child choking
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grapes, nuts, popcorn
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PMS relieved by...

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decreasing caffeine intake, adequate sleep
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most allergic reactions caused..
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by milk, eggs, and peanuts
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calcium decrease ever for women?
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not even when past childbearing years
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to balance fast food meal...
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vitamin A, C, and fiber
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nutrient content of snacks important
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1/4 of energy intake of teens from snacks
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factors for choking..

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eating PB, reclining while eating, popcorn and nuts 

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most commonly deficient in kids and adolescents
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iron deficiency
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to alleviate symptoms of PMS
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vit E/B6, exercise, omitting caffeine
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to improve acne
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retinoic acid or Retin A
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physcial changes of aging affecting nutrition
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reduced stomach acid, reduced lean body mass
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food allergies and hyperactivity
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current research doesnt support a connection btwn food allergies and hyperness
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similar....diet helps arthritis too
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heart healthy diet
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prego woman needs how many calories during which trimesters?
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300 for first and second
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