sugar can cause glycation- denaturation of proteins - due to high conc of sugar- these proteins transport FATs- causing weight gain. prime conditions for this - consuming sugar on empty stomach
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Daily salt intake
6g
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Advice to patients?
do not add extra salt to food. Reduce to 3g per day for extra health benefits
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Caffeine should be reduced in
pregnancy - 200mg per day
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Caffeine is a mild stimulant therefore
raises BP and HR
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Caffeine can interfere with
Fe absorption
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Weekly alcohol units
14 units
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how many alcohol free days
2 per week
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Spread units over 3days
TRUE
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How much is a portion
a handful
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Food labelling
RED- HIGH. ORANGE- MEDIUM. GREEN - LOW
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How much red/processed meat per day
70g - this can be reduced by reducing portion size/ frequency of eating
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