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LDL - CORRECT ANSWER- low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
High levels of LDL causes build up of fatty deposits (plaques) in arteries
Triglycerides - CORRECT ANSWER- A type of fat found in the blood
Unneeded calories are converted into triglycerides, stored in fat cells
High levels are associated with overweight, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle
urinalysis - CORRECT ANSWER- the examination of urine to determine the presence of
abnormal elements
Hgb A1C - CORRECT ANSWER- A1C blood test measures average blood sugar levels over a 3
month period
Measures % of sugar coated hemoglobin
Higher A1C is linked to increase risk of diabetic complications
HDL - CORRECT ANSWER- high density lipoproteins (healthy type of cholesterol)
Helps to keep arteries open and improve blood flow
, HDL helps to carry away LDL to the liver
BUN - CORRECT ANSWER- blood urea nitrogen... measurement of urea levels in the blood
Assists in assessing kidney function
Creatinine - CORRECT ANSWER- blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the
blood. Used to assess kidney function in a true kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.
therapeutic diets - CORRECT ANSWER- Clear liquid diet
Full liquid diet
No concentrated sweets (NCS)
Diabetic or calorie controlled (ADA)
No added salt (NAS)
Low sodium (LS)
Low fat/cholesterol
High fiber diet
Renal diet
Mechanically soft diet
Puréed diet
Food allergy modifications
Food intolerance modification
Tube feeding
Low residue diet
Dash