Lecture 23: Diet and Lifestyle Approaches for Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Flashcards
1
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what is lifestyle medicine?
A
- an evidence based medical speciality that uses lifestyle therapeutic approaches to prevent, treat, or modify non-communicable chronic diseases.
2
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what are the main types of noncommunicable (chronic) diseases?
A
- CV diseases
- cancer
- chronic respiratory disease
- diabetes
3
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what is the recommended daily intake of fibre?
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30g/day