NUTR 1010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Heat Stroke, Pilates, Skimmed Milk
4 Apr 2013
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Blindness (irreversible- occurs due to drying & hardening of cornea = xerophthalmia . Vitamin a deficiency kills hundreds of thousands of children every year in 3rd world countries. Its possible to overdose from food sources alone. Ul is 2000 rae (just over twice the rda) A disease where cells multiply out of control. Many tumours are benign (not harmful, because they cant metastasize) Malignant (cancerous) tumours metastasize or infect other parts of the body. Older adults (most people who get cancer are over 50 years of age) The canadian cancer society estimates that 50% of cancers could be prevented through. A healthy diet: = as many as 35% Antioxidants may contribute to reducing the risk of cancer. Enhancing the immune system inhibiting growth of cancer cells. Lots of vegetables and fruit, fibre, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Low in red meats and processed meats. Breast, colon, prostate, endometrial, kidney, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, rectum, esophageal cancers. Hormonal changes, increased inflammation happen in obesity.
