AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

OSMOREGULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which conditions or dietary habits are thought to be among the more likely causes of kidney stone formation?
A
Eating too little fiber and too few fruits with vitamin A
B
Both of the above
C
Inadequate water intake and eating too much salt or sugar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Eating habits that increase your risk include: not drinking enough water, not getting enough calcium, a high-salt diet, a high-sugar diet, drinking cola, eating too much protein, and eating too many oxalate-rich foods like spinach, bran flakes, beets, potato chips, and nuts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Salt and sugar In addition to causing weight gain, your diet may also involve taking in chemicals that directly contribute to kidney stone formation. Common culprits include fructose, found in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, as well as salt, which increases the amount of calcium in your kidneys.

Detailed explanation-3: -A diet low in calcium actually increases your chances of developing kidney stones. Don’t reduce the calcium in your diet. Work to cut back on the sodium in your diet and to pair calcium-rich foods with oxalate-rich foods.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reduce dietary sodium: The risk of kidney stones increases with increased daily sodium consumption. A low-sodium diet is recommended for people who form calcium stones. Excess sodium is excreted by the kidneys, which also increases the calcium in your urine, increasing stone formation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Not drinking enough water each day can increase your risk of kidney stones. People who live in warm, dry climates and those who sweat a lot may be at higher risk than others. Certain diets. Eating a diet that’s high in protein, sodium (salt) and sugar may increase your risk of some types of kidney stones.

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