Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781133603184
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 11, Problem 17SC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
Whether the statement ‘sufficient amount of the calcium intake may increase the risk of cancer’ is true or false.
Introduction:
Cancer is a condition that occurs due to abnormal and uncontrolled cell division of cells in the body. In the United States, cancer is the second leading cause of death. Although the treatment of cancer is improved, prevention always remains preferable. Component of diet may contribute to cancer, cause cancer, or protect from cancer.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Discuss the causes of obesity in children and the cardiovascular effects.
Creat a nutritional diet recommendations for a school-age child with type 1 diabetes.
DM is a 19-year-old suffering from anorexia nervosa. Her BMI is 17.9 kg/m2 and she has an intense fear of gaining weight. Despite being underweight and very thin, she believes she is overweight, unattractive, and not liked by her peers because of her body image.
e. What are the major goals of nutrition therapy for DM for treating anorexia nervosa?
Chapter 11 Solutions
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Ch. 11 - Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM)...Ch. 11 - Prob. 2RQCh. 11 - Prob. 3RQCh. 11 - Prob. 1SCCh. 11 - Prob. 2SCCh. 11 - A healthy digestive system defends against...Ch. 11 - Prob. 4SCCh. 11 - Prob. 5SCCh. 11 - Prob. 6SCCh. 11 - Prob. 7SC
Ch. 11 - Prob. 8SCCh. 11 - Men suffer more often from heart attacks than...Ch. 11 - Smoking powerfully raises the risk for CVD in men...Ch. 11 - Prob. 11SCCh. 11 - Prob. 12SCCh. 11 - Prob. 13SCCh. 11 - Prob. 14SCCh. 11 - Prob. 15SCCh. 11 - Prob. 16SCCh. 11 - Prob. 17SCCh. 11 - Prob. 18SCCh. 11 - Prob. 19SCCh. 11 - Prob. 20SC
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- explain the prevention, control, and treatment of Obesity diseasearrow_forwardExplain the health implications when the adolescents have no balanced nutritional intake. Justify your answers with relevant examples.arrow_forwardA 5 feet female, 90 lbs. come to you soconcerned about her weight and is very carefulwith her food intake. She was diagnosed ofanorexia nervosa 2 years ago and her prognosisis not improving. Plan a diet for her following thedietary management of eating disorders.arrow_forward
- Weight loss surgery: Decrease risk of death from obesity Should be accompanied by O supplements of Vitamin and minerals O Reduces risk of chronic diseases O All options are correctarrow_forwardprovide 5 outcomes of chronic food insecurity to include the risk factors associated with chronic condition such as obesity diabetes heart disease etc?arrow_forwardCase Study for Overweight/Obesity – Lynn This client is a female 58 years old, nonsmoker. She drinks on average two standard drinks a day, but because of a menopausal middle, is cutting back to just the weekends. Lynn walks or does an exercise class on most days during the week for about 30 minutes each day. She has no history of cardiovascular disease. Her family history shows no history of cardiovascular disease, other than a tendency towards hypertension. She got a blood panel done because she wants to take better care of herself and needs an exercise prescription. Her main goal is general fitness and to lose the menopausal middle. She is frustrated because her current walks and workouts have only shown a weight loss of 4 lb. She wants to lose about 15 more. She has come to your facility where you are doing your internship. Your supervisor assigns this client to you to work with, and here is her information: Height: 5’4” Weight: 167 lbs…arrow_forward
- Identify risk factors for poor nutritional status.arrow_forwardJonathan. is a 4-year-old boy recently diagnosed with cow's milk allergy and has been recommended outpatient nutrition counseling. He is 39 inches tall and weighs 35 pounds. His diet contains limited sources of vitamin D. Food records completed by his mother reveal an average intake of 300 milligrams of calcium per day. He currently takes no medications or dietary supplements. Jonathan's mother states that she has substituted fruit juice with milk in Jonathan's diet because of the fear that "milk substitute" beverages may contain cow's milk.arrow_forwardExplain why is vitamin A important in the diet. Please any deficiencies and examples of foods Explain why Vitamin B12 is important in the diet. Please state any deficiencies if any and examples of foods or supplementsarrow_forward
- Bariatric surgery can improve outcomes for obesity at every level of prevention. True or false?arrow_forwardExplain the strategies aimed at preventing school aged children obesity.arrow_forwardexplain one of the legal, ethical and cultural issues (three in total) related to childhood obesityarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalo...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305627994Author:Frances Sizer, Ellie WhitneyPublisher:Brooks Cole
NutritionHealth & NutritionISBN:9781337906371Author:Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, ElliePublisher:Cengage Learning,
Nutrition Through The Life CycleHealth & NutritionISBN:9781337919333Author:Brown, Judith E.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Prac...Health & NutritionISBN:9780357191651Author:BowiePublisher:Cengage
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalo...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305627994
Author:Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher:Brooks Cole
Nutrition
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337906371
Author:Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337919333
Author:Brown, Judith E.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Prac...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9780357191651
Author:Bowie
Publisher:Cengage