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Macronutrients in Health and Disease Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBMacronutrients in Health and Disease. Carbohydrate, protein, and fat are essential for health maintenance, growth, reproduction, immunity, and healing. Deficits or excesses …

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Micronutrients in Health and Disease Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBMicronutrients in Health and Disease. Vitamins and minerals play essential roles in human biology, including the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, and fat, …

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PCRM Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBThe Nutrition Guide for Clinicians provides free, expert, evidence-based support to healthcare professionals. Quickly answer questions on nutrition for disease prevention …

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Hypertension Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBStudies show that blood pressure rises as vitamin C depletion occurs in humans, and higher vitamin C intakes are associated with lower blood pressure. [38] …

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About the Nutrition Guide Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBAbout PCRM. The Physicians Committee is leading a revolution in medicine - putting a new focus on health and compassion. The organization combines the clout …

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Stroke Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBStroke, an infarct in the brain, is the 5th-leading cause of death in the United States. The vast majority of strokes are ischemic in origin and result from occlusion of a …

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Osteoarthritis Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBOsteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is characterized by hyaline cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone hypertrophy within a joint but is a …

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a syndrome of inappropriate backflow of gastric acid into the esophagus, which can result in inflammation and …

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Osteoporosis Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBDiagnosis of osteoporosis is based on either the presence of a fragility fracture or bone mineral density that is 2.5 or more standard deviations below the …

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Resources for Patients Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBThe Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine provides patient education materials, a free online 21-Day Kickstart program, and in-person and online …

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Obesity Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBWeight conditions are typically classified based on body mass index (BMI), calculated with the following formula: Overweight is defined as a BMI between 25 and …

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Deep Venous Thrombosis Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBFruits and vegetable intake. In the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC), persons consuming roughly 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day …

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Protein-Energy Malnutrition Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBProtein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is classically described as 1 of 2 syndromes, marasmus and kwashiorkor, depending on the presence or absence of …

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Hyperthyroidism Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBIn the Adventist Health Study-2, dietary patterns were shown to be associated with hyperthyroidism. Compared with omnivores, hyperthyroidism prevalence …

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Menopause Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBConsider adding soy foods. Some evidence supports the use of soy products for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms. In a 12-week study, Australian …

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Venous Insufficiency and Varicosities Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBVenous Insufficiency and Varicosities. Chronic venous insufficiency is a common clinical problem whose presentation ranges from mildly unsightly venous …

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Cirrhosis Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBFewer data are available for guidelines regarding carbohydrate and fat intake in cirrhosis. Current recommendations are for 50-70% of daily calories to come from …

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Basic Diet Orders: Teaching Patients Good Health Practices

WEBHowever, a special diet can provide an opportunity to introduce healthful habits, albeit briefly. To tackle patients’ diet-related health problems, the most broadly …

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Cervical Cancer Nutrition Guide for Clinicians

WEBMen can also be screened for HPV. Risk of cervical cancer is reduced by avoiding multiple sexual partners, vaccinating both girls and boys for HPV, and …

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