Detox Diet Flashcards

1
Q

“Detox” is a

A

Buzzword in the diet industry

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2
Q

Detoxes are unnecessary because

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Body has highly effective detoxification system

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3
Q

Following detox diets will

A

Not have desired effects

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4
Q

_ effectively removes all toxins in body

A

Liver

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5
Q

Most of weight loss from detox plan is

A

Water loss

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6
Q

Water loss will

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Regain when you return to eating normally

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7
Q

Due to dietary restrictions, detox diet gives greater risk of

A

Nutrient deficiencies

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8
Q

Restrictions may lead to you feeling (2) (leading to splurging)

A

Deprived

Hungry

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9
Q

Detox diets are _ in terms of nutrition

A

No-go

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10
Q

No _ would recommend detox

A

Health professional

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11
Q

No scientific evidence that drinking _ will help you lose weight long term

A

Tea

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12
Q

Detox teas can be

A

Dangerous and are not recommended

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13
Q

Some teatox products are

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Laxatives in tea form

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14
Q

Key ingredient in some teatox is

A

Senna

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15
Q

Senna used to treat

A

Constipation

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16
Q

Senna irritates stomach lining to

A

Stimulate bowel movements

17
Q

Using senna can cause (3)

A

Dehydration

Cramps

Diarrhea

18
Q

Result of senna inadequate

A

Nutrient absorption

19
Q

Inadequate nutrient absorption causes depletion of key minerals such as (3)

A

Calcium

Sodium

Potassium

20
Q

Regular prolonged use of senna can damage

A

Gut lining

21
Q

Regular prolonged use of senna can disrupt

A

Electrolyte storage

22
Q

Damaged gut lining and disrupted electrolyte balance can cause

A

Heart damage

23
Q

Short-term thinness due to senna is due to

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Bowels being abnormally empty

24
Q

Senna no impact on fat loss because

A

Calories from food absorbed in small intestines

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Effect is lower in
Colon
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Cells in liver called _ sift out nutrients and redirect to where they are needed
Hepatocytes
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- from small intestines is passed to liver to where they are processed
Nutrient-laden blood
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While hepatocytes sift out nutrients they also
Break down toxins and send the waste to be excreted
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Liver receives blood via the
Hepatic portal vein
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_ are removed from blood in the liver
Toxins
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Liver excreted to feces via
Bowel
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Waste from liver returned to small intestine via
Gallbladder
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Some toxins from liver in blood are sent to
Kidneys to be urine