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1. A deficiency of vitamin D can cause __________________

2. A deficiency of vitamin C can cause ________________
3. People who weigh 30 percent MORE than their ideal body weight are considered _____________
4. Generally, a clear liquid diet is recommended to patients at least every 2 hours the first 24 hours for
patients with ___________
5. The BRAT acronym stands for __________, _________, ____________, and ___________
6. A diet recommended for 24 hours as tolerated by patients after diarrhea stops, or as directed by the
provider, is known as the _____________ diet.
7. Those who have been sick and are just getting over an intestinal virus might find the _______diet to be
tolerable.
8. Patients who wish to reduce their weight should exercise at least three times a week and follow a(n)
____________ diet.
9. Patients who have special dietary needs should consult with a registered _______________.
10. The inability to sleep is referred to as _________________.
11. Lack of sleep is termed _______________________.
12. Research shows that a person needs both REM and _____________________________stages of sleep.
13. People who sleep at least six hours at a time generally feel good because they benefit from the effects of
the proper __________________________ of sleep.
Match the following:
14. Apnea_____
15. Binge_____
16. REM_____
17. NREM_____
18. Purge ______
19. Bulimia Nervosa_____ 20. Emaciation _____
A. Abnormal thinness
B. To overindulge in food or drink
C. Non-rapid eye movement
D. To rid body of food after eating
E. Rapid eye movement
F. Overeating and then initiating vomiting G. Period of no breathing

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  1. A deficiency of vitamin D can cause rickets (in children) or osteomalacia (in adults).
  2. A deficiency of vitamin C can cause scurvy.
  3. People who weigh 30 percent MORE than their ideal body weight are considered obese.
  4. Generally, a clear liquid diet is recommended to patients at least every 2 hours for patients with gastrointestinal issues or post-operative care.
  5. The BRAT acronym stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast.
  6. A diet recommended for 24 hours as tolerated by patients after diarrhea stops, or as directed by the provider, is known as the bland diet.
  7. Those who have been sick and are just getting over an intestinal virus might find the BRAT diet to be tolerable.
  8. Patients who wish to reduce their weight should exercise at least three times a week and follow a(n) balanced diet.
  9. Patients who have special dietary needs should consult with a registered dietitian.
  10. The inability to sleep is referred to as insomnia.
  11. Lack of sleep is termed sleep deprivation.
  12. Research shows that a person needs both REM and NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement) stages of sleep.
  13. People who sleep at least six hours at a time generally feel good because they benefit from the effects of the proper quantity and quality of sleep.

Match the following: 14. Apnea - G. Period of no breathing 15. Binge - B. To overindulge in food or drink 16. REM - E. Rapid eye movement 17. NREM - C. Non-rapid eye movement 18. Purge - D. To rid body of food after eating 19. Bulimia Nervosa - F. Overeating and then initiating vomiting 20. Emaciation - A. Abnormal thinness