DIETS FOR MEDICAL CONDITION: CALCIUM-RICH DIET Flashcards
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PURPOSE OF CALCIUM-RICH DIET
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–Increase Calcium intake
2
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INDICATION OF CALCIUM-RICH DIET
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– Osteoporosis and postmenopausal women
– PICA
– Kidney stones
– Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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CONTRA-INDICATIONS OF A CALCIUM-RICH DIET
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– None, but fat intake may increase
4
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ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
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– Be aware of low-fat options
– Increase Vitamin D intake
5
Q
TRUE/FALSE
This nutrition therapy was prescribed to prevent and treat weak bones
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TRUE
6
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NAME A DISEASE WHICH THIS DIET CAN BE INDICATED FOR
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OSTEOPOROSIS
7
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MINIMUM DOSAGE FOR CALCIUM PER DAY
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• Most people need at least 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium every day.
8
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FOODS THAT CONTAIN CALCIUM
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MILK, CHEESE AND OTHER DAIRY
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
BREAD AND ANYTHING WITH FORTIFIED FLOUR
FISH WHERE YOU EAT THE BONES
