Explain how calcium and potassium can decrease the risk of kidney stones
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Potassium helps reduce the risk of kidney stones by causing the body to excrete citrate, a compound that binds with calcium to form kidney stones. Calcium binds with the oxalates in foods in the intestines and prevents their absorption. With fewer oxalates filtering through the kidneys, fewer stones are formed.
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A. milk B. mashed potatoes C. protein shake D. decaffeinated tea E. oranges
Weight gain is an inevitable consequence of aging
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Benefits of moderate alcohol consumption include lower rates of ________.
A. Alzheimer's disease B. cardiovascular disease C. many types of cancer D. All of these responses are correct.
Which of the following should an alcoholic patient with a low serum albumin, low hemoglobin, high ammonia, abnormal liver function tests and ascites have for lunch?
a. 4 ounces cottage cheese b. 1 ounce cheddar cheese c. 1 ounce roast beef d. 1 ounce cold cuts