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Foods
What It Is
Dietary Needs
Deficiency and Toxicity
100
The D.A.S.H. diet includes foods that are rich in nutrients and that help raise blood pressure.
False
100
Bananas are a great source of this.
What is potassium
100
This disease is associated with too much sodium.
What is Hypertension
100
1500mg a day
What is sodium
100
Excessive levels of this combined with calcium can result in deposits in soft tissues.
What is Phosphorus
200
Adults need a daily supplement of sodium to reach their dietary needs.
False
200
Meat and milk are the main sources for this mineral.
What is phosphorus
200
Fats in the bloodstream are called this.
What are lipids
200
700mg a day
What is phosphorus
200
A low blood level of this would cause hypokalemia
What is potassium
300
Phosphorus works with vitamin C to promote healthy kidney function.
False (B vitamins)
300
Bacon, canned soups, and fast food are all high in this.
What is sodium
300
D.A.S.H. stands for this.
What is Dietary approaches to stop hypertension.
300
4.7 grams per day
What is potassium
300
Not enough sodium can cause this disease.
What is hypotension
400
Potassium affects the balance of fluids in the body.
True
400
Rice contains high amounts of magnesium, potassium, and calcium. These 3 things are known to do this in the body.
What is lowers blood pressure
400
This mineral is 1% of a human's body weight.
What is phosphorus
400
400mg per day
What is magnesium
400
Long periods of Calcium deficiencies can cause this disease.
What is osteoporosis
500
Adhering to the D.A.S.H. plan will result in weight loss in most adults.
True
500
Whole grain breads contain phytin, which is the storage form of this mineral.
What is phosphorus
500
Lowering your intake of this will assist in the D.A.S.H. plan.
What is fat
500
1000mg a day
What is calcium
500
Severe deficiencies of this mineral can cause visual and/or audio hallucinations.
What is magnesium