Maggie has a history of cancer in her family. What dietary guidelines should she follow?
What will be an ideal response?
Maintain the recommended body weight for your height. Decrease dietary fat (especially processed meats–hot dogs and deli meats) intake to no more than 30% of daily calories. Eat at least five portions (at least 400 g or 14 oz) of a variety of fruits and non-starchy vegetables every day. Avoid sugary drinks. Avoid fast foods or consume only sparingly.
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A. osteoarthritis B. rheumatoid arthritis C. fibromyalgia D. gout E. osteoporosis
Immediately after absorption, what body system carries most of the fat-soluble nutrients?
A. cardiovascular B. immune C. lymphatic D. enterohepatic
On average, how many calories per gram does fiber provide to the body?
A) 0 calories per gram B) 2 calories per gram C) 4 calories per gram D) 7 calories per gram
To improve symptoms of constipation, __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).