Phytochemicals, or anticarcinogenic agents, can be obtained by eating nine or more servings of ...

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FALSE

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Except for vitamin D, the needs increase drastically at the onset of adolescence. Girls need more iron than do boys. Vitamins D, C, and B12, calcium, phosphorus, and iodine are the same for both sexes. The remaining nutrients are increased more for boys than girls.

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Dietary guidelines recommend that the total intake should not exceed 30 of the day's total energy intake, and that for children and adolescents 4 to 18 years of age, between 25 to 35 of calories should be from fat. Deficiency symptoms occur with fat intakes below 10 of total daily calories.

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The most important principle is moderation. An occasional serving of bacon or buttered popcorn or wine is not likely to cause cancer, but the regular, excessive use of carcinogenic foods may contribute to cancer. Vitamins that are thought to prevent cancer should be ingested in foods that naturally contain them. Excessive intake of vitamin supplements can be harmful. For example, abnormally large amounts of vitamin A can cause bone pain and fragility, hair loss, headaches, and liver and skin problems.

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Exercise trainer, certified diabetic educator, dietitian, diabetic nurse specialist, group therapy with peers who have a similar situation

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Being a teenager, being on the cheerleading squad where thin is in, and her excessive interest in exercise. The social life of a teenager mandates very serious dietary controls, especially in this beautiful culture we live in today.

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Radiation of the head or neck can cause a decrease in salivary secretions, which causes dry mouth (xerostomia) and difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia). It can also cause damage to the taste buds and could also affect taste and smell, causing loss of appetite and weight loss. This reduction in saliva also causes tooth decay and sometimes the loss of teeth. Severe weight loss from not eating enough can also result from radiation therapy. Radiation reduces the amount of absorptive tissue in the small intestine. In addition, it can cause bowel obstruction or diarrhea.