DIETICIANS Flashcards

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celiac disease

A

serious autoimmune disease that is genetically predisposed. thru the ingestion of gluten ☞ damages small intestine t/f nutrients cannot be absorbed into body

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2
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anemia

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lack of iron to bloodstream where body X gen enough RBc to transport O2 = feel tired/ X energy

tofu, red meat, soybeans

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3
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osteoporosis

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disease which weakens bones to point where they break easily. prevented = ▲ calcium and Vitamin D

dairy prod; milk, cheese/ soybeans, green leafy veg

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4
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blood glucose

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level od sugar found in blood

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5
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hyperglycaemia

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high blood sugar - diabetes

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6
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hypoglycaemia

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low blood sugar - diabetes

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7
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CVD

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blood vessels feeding heart O2= damaged blocked

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8
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atherosclerosis

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Harding of parties as a result of LDL cholesterol

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9
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low gi

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cause blood sugar to rise and fall slowly eg. bread

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10
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high gi

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foods char cause blood sugar to rise and fall quickly eg lollies

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11
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AHC sytem

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medicare- pub hop
PBS- n/a
PHi- priv hosp

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