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nutrition

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Proteins   build and repair tissue.  
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carbohydrate   is used for energy.  
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Excess calories of all nutrients   are converted into fat for storage.  
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olive and canola oils   are examples of monounsaturated oils.  
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avocados are   monounsaturated fats  
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coconut oil   is a saturated fat  
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milk and milk products   are simple sugars  
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LDL   contribute to build up of atherosclerotic plaques.  
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LDL levels   should be kept below 100mg/dl.  
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vegans   must combine two or more incomplete amino acids sources to create complete proteins.  
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eight glasses of water   are recommended daily.  
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Carbohydrates   intake should range from 55% to 57% of total caloric intake daily.  
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Fat intake   should not exceed 35% of daily calories  
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BMI   is a mathematical correlation between height and weight that indicates potential health risks.  
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Death rates   are significantly higher for patients with a BMI of 25 or higher.  
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A clear liquid diet   includes liquids that a person can see through  
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the texture of food   is altered in a mechanical soft diet  
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low-fiber diets   help prevent diverticular inflammation  
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The ACS recommends   a high fiber diet.  
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ACS   American cancer society  
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the glycemic index   rates food on how quickly they affect the blood glucose level.  
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The total amt. of fat in the food and the percentage of saturated fat in the product as well as other information   must be included on a food level  
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a sodium free food   has less than 5mg of sodium per serving  
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Fat   has 9 calories per gram  
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Important information about a serving size   include that total number of calories and fat grams, because each gram has 9 calories.  
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Obesity   is epidemic in the united states.  
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Nonessential nutrition's   are required by the body to maintain health, but the body can make them, so they do not have to be included in the diet.  
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Vitamin D   can be synthesized in the body.  
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Certain type of anemia   can be caused by folic acid deficiency  
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a high alcohol intake   can cause cancer  
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Dairy products   are not consumed in traditional Asian diets  
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Obesity and high fat diets   are associated with diabetes mellitus type 2.  
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Olive oil   replaces other fats in Mediterranean diets.  
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Brown bread   is wheat bread with color additives.  
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Fiber   is the part of a plant that cannot be digested or absorbed.  
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Fat metabolism   creates ketone bodies.  
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water soluble fiber   helps lower blood cholesterol.  
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The two types of four   have the same nutrient value.  
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BMI   is the amount of energy used by a fasting resting individual to maintain vital functions.  
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Latin American diets   are based on maize (corn)  
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Advertising   can affect food choices  
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blood pressure   increases with diet high in sodium  
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water   is crucial to regular elimination  
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Lack of vitamin D   can result in osteoporosis  
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Carbohydrate   intake should range from 55% to 57% of daily calories.  
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Omega-3 fatty acids   can inhibit clot information  
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Tran's fats   are created through the hydrogenation process  
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Stone ground   is a method of processing four.  
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Insoluble fiber   can help prevent diverticulosis.  
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three cups of milk or milk products   are recommended each day  
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a slice of bread   is equal to one oz which equals one serving size  
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Saturated fats   are heavier and denser, because all hydrogen carbons are complete.  
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vitamin C   is water soluble  
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Canola and olive oils   are monounsaturated oils.  
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Dietary fat   should constitute 20% to 35% of daily intake  
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Food sources of omega -3 fatty acids   include cold water fish, canola oil and soy products  
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antioxidant vitamins   are found in these food sources.  
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Food   is the best source of vitamins and minerals  
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carbohydrate foods   are needed for energy  
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Americans   typically have a high-protein diet from animal sources.  
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Peanut butter   is a good protein source.  
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Vegans   do not eat or drink any animal foods.  
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The glycemic index helps PT's   with diabetes choose foods that do not cause a rapid elevation of the blood glucose level.  
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Food is the   best source for all nutrients.  
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Mercury   is most dangerous to the developing fetus.  
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A lack of folic acid   can result in neural tube detects.  
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red meat   is a high- cholesterol food  
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Citrus fruits   are high in vitamin C.  
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Orange and yellow vegetables.   are high in beta-carotene  
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Dairy products   are high in calcium and fortified with vitamin D  
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Raw vegetables   are good sources of fiber.  
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Antioxidant vitamins   include vitamins C,E, and A.  
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One ounce of meat   equals one egg, 1/4 cup of dry beans, one tablespoon of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of cooked beans or 1/2 cups of tofu.  
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One cup of milk   is equals to one cup of yogurt, 1 1/2 ounce of natural cheese or two ounces of processed cheese  
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Carbohydrate   is the preferred source of energy for neurons  
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beans   are high in insoluble fiber  
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Oatmeal   is a food source of water -soluble fiber.  
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Honey   is a simple sugar. :)  
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Milk   is a CHO food.  
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CHO   carbon, hydrogen/oxygen = carbohydrates.  
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Magnetic resonance imaging   is a diagnostic technique  
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MRI   magnetic resonance imaging.  
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Stress can cause all of these problems:   headaches, hypertension, diarrhea.  
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Anorexia nervosa   result in self-starvation.  
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Individuals with bulimia   binge large numbers of calories and then purge.  
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The fat- soluble vitamins   are vitamins A, D, E, and K.  
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A healthly diet   consists of high fiber, low fat and complex CHO  
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A high fiber diet   helps maintain a normal weight range.  
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Oat bran   can help lower cholesterol levels  
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Fat metabolism   creates ketone waste bodies  
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Glycemic index    
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