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Nutrition and Metabolism

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Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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Part 3 Medical Foundation 3 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
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Part 3

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  • Describe the nutrient-based dietary standard for Canada and the USA known as the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
  • Explain the application of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) in clinical practice, become aware of age-specific nutrient recommendations including the tolerable upper limit (TUL), acceptable macronutrient distribution range (AMDR), and understand where these may be modified during growth, and special physiological states such as infancy, adolescence and high intensity exercise.
  • Describe the role of foods and nutrients in the prevention and management of chronic disease, with a focus on type 2 diabetes, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and some cancers.
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