NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Fiber
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Sugar
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Calcium
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Detailed explanation-1: -milk, cheese and other dairy foods. green leafy vegetables – such as curly kale, okra but not spinach (spinach does contain high levels of calcium but the body cannot digest it all) soya drinks with added calcium. bread and anything made with fortified flour. More items
Detailed explanation-2: -Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because calcium helps with muscle contraction, low levels of the mineral means you might experience more muscle cramps than usual, Kang says, specifically in your back and legs. Other symptoms include brittle fingernails, bone-related injuries, irregular heartbeat and tingling in arms and legs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Eating and drinking two to four servings of dairy products and calcium-rich foods a day will help ensure that you are getting enough calcium in your daily diet.