The DASH Diet, the Prudent Pattern, and the Mediterranean Diet

question 23

Multiple Choice

The DASH diet, the Prudent Pattern, and the Mediterranean Diet are eating patterns associated with reduced _____ incidence.

• A) hypertension
• B) stroke
• C) diabetes
• D) osteoporosis
• E) osteoarthritis

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Definitions:

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections caused by bacteria affecting the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, and urethra.

Perineum

The region of the body between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx, including the external genitalia and the anus, often referenced in childbirth and injury.

Renal Ultrasounds

A diagnostic imaging method used to visualize the kidneys and related structures like the bladder using sound waves.

Radiation

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.