Compared to the Typical American Diet, the DASH Diet Provides

question 95

Multiple Choice

Compared to the typical American diet, the DASH diet provides:

• A)more fruits and vegetables.
• B)less milk and dairy products.
• C)more grains and fat.
• D)more meat.
• E)more water.

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Definitions:

Threshold

A minimum amount of supplies to be maintained; also known as par level.

Afferent Arteriole

A small artery that carries blood toward the capillaries of the glomerulus in the kidney, playing a key role in regulating blood pressure and filtration rate.

Dialysis Solution

A fluid used in the process of dialysis, which is aimed at removing waste products and excess substances from the blood when the kidneys are not able to function efficiently.

Dwell Time

In medical contexts, the period a catheter or other medical device remains inserted in the body; in general, it refers to the amount of time something remains in a particular condition or position.