Water keeps the body moist and hydrated and helps ensure that all body systems function properly. Every day, a person needs to consume enough water to replace what is lost through breathing, sweating and excretion of waste. Many different factors help determine how many ounces of water a person should drink in one day.
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Protein malnutrition usually occurs when a person is starving, either intentionally because of fasting or an eating disorder, or unintentionally because of a lack of food. Although unlikely, it can also be caused by a lack of protein in an otherwise ample diet.
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Although iron supplements are not recommended for everyone, they are available over the counter and by prescription, in different forms and doses, for people who experience iron deficiency.
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High calcium levels in the blood lead to a condition known as hypercalcemia, which can have many causes, including calcium overdose.
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The protein in food is made up of amino acids, and the quality of that protein is based on the number and types of amino acids it contains. Animal foods contain high-quality protein, and egg white has the highest quality protein of all.
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Throughout each day, you must consume enough water to maintain hydration. All fluids and many foods provide water but, depending on your hydration needs, some are better sources than others. Athletes, for instance, have greater hydration needs than the average non-athlete.
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Any food that is high in protein can be processed for swallowing difficulties. Depending on the condition that is causing the swallowing difficulty, the food must be chopped, mashed, ground, pureed or liquified so that little to no chewing is necessary to get the food down your throat.
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If you have low iron levels in your blood, you may have iron-deficiency anemia or borderline anemia, a condition that can ultimately result in a shortage of oxygen in the body. Red meat is often at the top of the list of iron-rich foods but many other foods contain this essential mineral.
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Pork shoulder cuts commonly found at a meat shop or the butcher section of your supermarket include arm picnic, arm roast, arm steak, blade Boston roast, blade steak, smoked whole picnic, smoked shoulder roll and pork hocks. The pork shoulder arm picnic is essentially the entire shoulder.
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When it comes to healthy snacks, plain popcorn is at the top of most nutritionists' recommendation lists. Air-popped and eaten plain, popcorn is low in calories and fat and high in fiber and beneficial antioxidants, especially when compared to other common snack foods.
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