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The therapeutic diet for nutritional management fro high serum cholesterol levels.
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TLC
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The % of energy intake for monounsaturated fat intake recommended for patients with elevated serum LDL cholesterol levels.
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20
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The kind of liquid oils high in polyunsaturated fats.
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Vegetable
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A compund formed in liver whose major function is the transport of lipids to the cells
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Lipoproteins
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Development of this formation in coronary vessels may lead to coronary heart disease.
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Fibrous Plaques
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Example of foods high in monounsaturated fats.
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Nuts and Egg Yolk
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The type of fatty acids that should be avoided as much as possible.
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Trans
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Desirable blood cholesterol level.
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200 mg/dl
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Good source of soluable dietary fiber.
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Oatmeal, split pea soup, apples, oranges
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The term that describes when blood supply to a tissue or body part is reduced.
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Ischemia
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A localized area of dead tissue.
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Infarct
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Plaque usually contains crystals of this fatty or waxy like substance.
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Cholesterol
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Congestive heart failure can lead to an imbalance of these two substances.
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Fluids and Electrolytes
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The type of fiber believed to be beneficial for preventing heart disease b/c it lowers cholesterol levels.
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Soluble
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Nutritional therapy for clients who have congestive heart failure focuses on restriction of the dietary intake of this mineral.
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Sodium
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The term used to describe the major cause of essential hypertension.
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unknown
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A common high-risk group for hypertension.
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African Americans
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The upper limit of normal blood pressure in adults.
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130/85 mm Hg
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Several types of blood lipoproteins are synthesized in this organ.
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Liver
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The terms used for the diagnosis of pre-hypertension or stage 2 hypertension.
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Systolic/Diastolic
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Medical nutritional therapy for treatment of hypertension includes decreased intake of these minerals.
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Sodium & Potassium
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The main source of dietary sodium.
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Processed foods
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In addition to ischemia another cause of many strokes.
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Hemorrages
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A condition that often accompanies Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Malnutrition.
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The layer of the artery in which atherosclerotic plaque forms.
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Intima
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Type of lipoprotein that is considered to be protective against cardiovascular disease.
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HDL
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The factor that guides nutrition therapy of the fuel nutrients for clients with COPD.
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Respiratory Quotient
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Patients who have experienced stroke may need to eat softened foods and thickened liquids due to this problem.
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Dysphagia
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Clients with COPD should have intakes that are greater than normally recommended for this macronutrient.
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Fat
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The most important factor in development of peripheral vascular disease.
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Cigarette Smoking
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The class of lipoproteins that carries the most cholesterol.
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LDL
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The objective of nutritional management for clients with tuberculosis is to increase the intake of this type of food.
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Nutrient dense
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Omega 3-fatty acids help lower risk of heart disease by decreasing this process.
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Platelet Aggregation
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The class of lipoproteins that has the highest lipid content.
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Chlomicrons
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Disease that causes claudication or aching tired feeling in leg muscles when walking.
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
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The process of plaque deposited on the interior surface of blood vessels.
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Athersclerosis
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Type 1 diabetics have a problem with the function of cells in this organ
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Pancreas
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The underlying cause of type 1 diabetes is this attack of insulin-producing cells.
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Autoimmune
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A health factor associated with insulin resistance.
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hyperlipidemia
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Metabolic syndrome of type II diabetes includes these two concerns
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Hyopertension and obesity
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A term that describes insulin production in people with type 1 diabetes.
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Deficient
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A type of diabetes associated with insulin resistance.
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Type II
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Type I diabetes includes exhibiting this initial symptom
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Polydipsia, polyuria & polyphagia
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Lab test results commonly found in an uncontrolled type I
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Glycosuria
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The term that refers to an elevated blood glucose level
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Hyperglycemia
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The "normal" rnge of blood glucose.
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70 to 120 mg/dl
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Cell portion of the pancreatic islets that synthesizes insulin.
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Beta
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The hormone produced in the alpha cells considered to be an antagonist to insulin.
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Glucagon
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Metabolism of fat in many diabetes produces these as a by-part.
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Ketones
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Common complications of diabetes affect these tissue.
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Kidney, Eye, and Nerve
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A standard blood test to evaluate long term management & control of diabetes.
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Glycated hemoglobins level
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People who have diabetes are at particular risk for disease.
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Cornonary artery disease
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Use of foods that contain sugar alcohols may affect this problem.
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Diarrhea
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Recommendation for people with impaired glucose tolerance to prevent
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Weight Reduction
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Conditions related to type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents.
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Overweight and obesity
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The hormone that regulates blood glucose levels by inhibiting the interaction of insulin and glucagon.
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Somatostatin
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The most important functions of the nephrons (basic functional units of kidney.)
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Filter blood constitutents
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The kidney structure that is responsibke for filtering the blood.
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Glomerulus
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The most common causes of end stage renal disease.
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hypertension & diabetic nephropathy
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The most common cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease
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Cardiovascular disease
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The main function of the proximal tubules of the glomerulus
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Resorption of nutrients
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Reduced amount of urine in relation to fluid intake.
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Oliguria
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A main function of the loop of Henie.
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Concentration of urine
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Osteodystrophy develops because of the kidney's inability to complete this function
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Active vitamin D
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Patients with chronic renal insufficiency develop this disease because their kidneys synthesized inadequate amounts of erythropoietin.
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Anemia
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The main function of the distal tubules of the glomerulus.
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Maintain acid-base balance
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The method of dialysis that gives clients the greatest amount of freedom of mobility.
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Peritoneal
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Presence of blood in the urine
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Hematuria
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Sudden shutdown of renal function following traumatic or metabolic injury
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Acute renal failure
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Causes an increase in the serum urea nitrogen and creatinine in a client who has acute renal failure.
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Tissue breakdown of muscle mass
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The amount of blood filtered through the kidneys every day.
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180 quarts or 720 cups
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Oliguria is the major clinical sympton of this kind of renal failure.
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Acute
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Electrolyte imbalance occur in chronic renal failure because of > serum levels of this mineral.
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Potassium
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The most common component of kidney stones.
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Calcium
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It is important for clients who have kidney stones to increase the intake of this substance.
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Fluids
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The factor responsible for development of most urinary tract infections.
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Microorganisms
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50% of kidney stones causes this binding agent of calcium
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Oxalates
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Uric acid stone information is asociated with a diet high in this substance found in organ meats.
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Purines
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Consuming plenty of fluids and a vitamin C supplement is nutritional treatment for clients who have this type of infection.
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Urinary Tract
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Untreated urinary tract infection may be predisposing factor for the formation of these substances.
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Renal Stones
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The recommended diet for a client who forms cystine stones is to decrease the intake of this non essential amino acid.
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Methionine
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