Nutrition and Health Overview Final Exam Review
1.The placebo effect: A phenomenon where a patient experiences a
perceived improvement in condition due to believing they are
receiving treatment.
2.The gold standard for clinical trials: The most rigorous and reliable
method for testing the efficacy of a treatment, typically involving
randomized controlled trials.
3.The order of the major organs of the digestive system: The sequence in
which food passes through the digestive organs, starting from the
mouth to the anus.
4.Causes of constipation: Factors that lead to infrequent bowel
movements or difficulty in passing stools.
5.How to reduce the risk of GERD: Strategies to minimize
gastroesophageal reflux disease, such as dietary changes and
lifestyle modifications.
6.Foods that can contribute to acid reflux: Certain food items that may
trigger or worsen symptoms of acid reflux.
7.How to treat IBS: Methods and dietary adjustments to manage
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, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
8.The difference between a food allergy and food intolerance: Food
allergy involves an immune response, while food intolerance is a
digestive issue.
9.The appropriate diet for an individual with celiac disease: A gluten-free
diet that avoids all sources of gluten to prevent damage to the
intestines.
10.The effect of soluble fiber on heart disease: Soluble fiber can lower
choles- terol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
11.What to do if lactose intolerant: Strategies to manage lactose
intolerance, such as avoiding dairy or using lactase supplements.
12.Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD): Factors that increase
the likelihood of developing heart-related conditions.
13.Arteriosclerosis: A condition characterized by the thickening and
hardening of the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow.
14.The different types of vegetarianism: Dietary practices that vary in the
inclu- sion or exclusion of animal products.
15.Sources of incomplete proteins: Foods that do not contain all essential
amino acids required for protein synthesis.
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1.The placebo effect: A phenomenon where a patient experiences a
perceived improvement in condition due to believing they are
receiving treatment.
2.The gold standard for clinical trials: The most rigorous and reliable
method for testing the efficacy of a treatment, typically involving
randomized controlled trials.
3.The order of the major organs of the digestive system: The sequence in
which food passes through the digestive organs, starting from the
mouth to the anus.
4.Causes of constipation: Factors that lead to infrequent bowel
movements or difficulty in passing stools.
5.How to reduce the risk of GERD: Strategies to minimize
gastroesophageal reflux disease, such as dietary changes and
lifestyle modifications.
6.Foods that can contribute to acid reflux: Certain food items that may
trigger or worsen symptoms of acid reflux.
7.How to treat IBS: Methods and dietary adjustments to manage
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, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
8.The difference between a food allergy and food intolerance: Food
allergy involves an immune response, while food intolerance is a
digestive issue.
9.The appropriate diet for an individual with celiac disease: A gluten-free
diet that avoids all sources of gluten to prevent damage to the
intestines.
10.The effect of soluble fiber on heart disease: Soluble fiber can lower
choles- terol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
11.What to do if lactose intolerant: Strategies to manage lactose
intolerance, such as avoiding dairy or using lactase supplements.
12.Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD): Factors that increase
the likelihood of developing heart-related conditions.
13.Arteriosclerosis: A condition characterized by the thickening and
hardening of the arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow.
14.The different types of vegetarianism: Dietary practices that vary in the
inclu- sion or exclusion of animal products.
15.Sources of incomplete proteins: Foods that do not contain all essential
amino acids required for protein synthesis.
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