The most important intervention in CKD is:
a. decreasing the dietary protein that the kidney has to metabolize.
b. maintaining normal electrolyte and organic solute balance.
c. preventing anemia.
d. slowing the progression of the disease.
d
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? Mr. and Mrs. G are a married couple who are in their late 30s. They are referred by their physician to an outpatient nutritional counseling center that specializes in genetics. Both of them have been tested for several genetic conditions as they are at risk of developing various chronic diseases due to the familial predisposition. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family. A diet high in which foods can potentially lower Mrs. G's risk of developing cancer?
A. red beets and apples B. strawberries and kiwis C. cauliflower and carrots D. celery and onions E. watermelon and pineapple
Each gram of protein provides _____ calories
A) 4 B) 7 C) 9 D) 11
Match the short phrase or term with the associated short phrase or term. Choose the best answer. You may use some answers more than once or not at all
A) A genetic make-up that influences disease susceptibility B) An increase in cell number C) A disease epidemic that began in the 20th century D) Clinical trial?Scientific design
The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for sodium is 1,500 mg daily, however, these recommendations do NOT apply to:
a. men and women under the age of 50. b. sedentary individuals. c. lightly active individuals. d. highly active individuals who sweat heavily.