Which of the Following Features of the DASH Diet Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features of the DASH diet is true?

• A) It works synergistically with reduction of sodium intake.
• B) It was originally designed as therapy for atherosclerosis.
• C) It is effective due to the high intakes of iron and vitamin B₁₂.
• D) It includes an exercise component and a limitation on trans-fat intake.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by periods of binge-eating followed by purging to avoid weight gain.

Eating Pattern

An individual’s habitual dietary intake, including the timing, amount, and types of food consumed.

Coping Mechanisms

Coping Mechanisms are the strategies individuals use to manage stressful situations or emotional difficulties, which can be either adaptive or maladaptive.

Eating Disorders

Disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which negatively impact one's health and daily functioning.