NUTRITION

Introduction Goals of dietary management: To maintain blood glucose as near normal as possible To reduce your cholesterol level To prevent complications of diabetes There are 3 food groups: Group 1 : Food to be avoided Group 2 : Food to be taken in restricted amounts Group 3: Food which …

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Basically, feeding bottles are made from either glass or plastic.  Both have their pros and cons.

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There is no specific food or nutrient that has been clinically proven to “boost” the immune system all on its own, despite the claims on some food and supplement labels.

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People with jaundice are advised to practice 3F, which is restrict FATty & fried foods, take 2-3 litres FLUIDS a day and eat more FIBREs (fruits & green leafy vegetables).

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Dietary management of fatty liver patients is dependent on the cause of the disease whether the problem is overweight, obesity, high blood cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, or excessive alcohol consumption. Therefore, patients must adhere to a diet that has been prescribed to reduce fat in the liver tissue.

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Introduction In conjunction with governments’ efforts to maintain the interests of all related parties, particularly involving hygiene and proper food preparation, the Ministry of Health has outlined Food Hygiene Regulations (FHR) in 2009. It was established to protect consumers from food-borne diseases and to ensure consumers can enjoy the safe …

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Diet modification is an alteration made on food and drinks which is widely used in the treatment of patients with dysphagia (swallowing disorder).

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A diet that designed to help people with weakened immune system is called neutropenic diet. It helps to protect those patients from bacteria and other harmful organisms found in some food and drinks.

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Definition Contaminants are referring to any harmful substances that have not been intentionally added into foods which can cause consumer illness. In general, there are 3 main types of contaminants in foods : physical microbiological chemical. According to Malaysian Food Regulations 1985, contaminants are known as ‘incidental constituent’ which means …

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Introduction Distraction osteogenesis is a surgical technique that gradually lengthens the jaw bone. It lengthens the jaw bone up to 30 mm without the need for bone grafting thus minimizing the donor site morbidity1. The first 4 cases of human mandibular distraction were performed by McCarthy in 1992 using a …

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