Which of the Following Is a Feature of the DASH

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of the DASH diet?

• 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:

Appositional Bone Growth

The process by which bones increase in diameter and thickness through the addition of bone tissue at the surface.

Interstitial Growth

The growth process where tissues increase in size by the division and expansion of cells within the tissue, common in cartilage growth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Articular Cartilage

A sleek, white substance that envelops the extremities of bones at their junctions, aiding in the diminution of friction and the absorption of impacts.