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| what is the differences between infectious diseases and chronic diseases and number of deaths in developed countries? |
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infectious diseases: bacteria, virus, and parasites chronic diseases: degeneration of bodily organs |
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| 3 ways that nutritional deficiencies affect immunity? |
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1. makes it easier for microbes to invade and grow in your body 2. allows a secondary infection to develop or a relapse of a previous infection 3. slows your recovery from infection |
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| what happens in protien energy malnutrition (PEM) to the immune and digestive systems? |
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| tissues and cells dwindle in size, decreases small intestines ability to absorb nutrients. |
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| what are three vitamins and a mineral that are highly linked with strengthening the immune system? |
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| vitamin c, beta carotene, vitamin e, and zinc |
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| what beneficial bacteria is found in the intestine that enhances immunity and counteracts the negative effects of antibitotics? |
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| what are the only 2 chronic diseases not effected by high saturated fat diets? |
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| osteoprosis and dental/oral disease |
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| diets account for what pecentage of all cases of cornary heart disease? |
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| A diet high in __________ fat and _______ fat is a major contributor to the development of plaques and the progression of atheriosclerosis |
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| what are some major risk factors for cvd? |
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| high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and smoking. |
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| what is a healthy diet to reduce CVD risks? |
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| A diet that is rich in legumes, fruits, veggies, and whole grains. |
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| what are some important nutrient factors for lowering hypertension? |
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| lower salt intake, lose weight, moderation with alcohol, increase fruits, veggies, fish, and dairy products, reduce fat intake, calcium, pottassium, and physical activity. |
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| How many fruits and vegetables are recommended in the DASH diet? |
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| These four dietary factors have been associated with increased risk of cancer? |
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| dietary fat, alcohol, excess calories, low intake of fruits |
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| what factor increases the risk of cancers of the head and neck, mouth, throat, breast and liver |
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| eating smoked or well cooked meats introduces carcinogens into the ______________ digestive system and may increase the risk of cancer in this system. |
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