Increased consumption of lutein & zeaxanthin increases phytochemicals that are associated with a lower incidence and slower progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Fats should not make up for more than 30%
Salts,mostly potassium and sodium are known as electrolytes and the body needs them in very specific amounts for proper function. Any significant imbalance of these levels can even be fatal if not corrected quickly.The normal level of sodium in the body is 135 - 145 mmol/l in the blood while for potassium it's 3.5 to 5.0 mmol /l.Loss of salts e.g. due to sweating may reduce these levels and so drinking plain water may replenish fluid loss but since plain water has no salts, the salt deficit remains and is in fact aggravated by the increase of plain fluid.<span>But drinking fluid that has electrolytes both replaces lost fluids and and at the same replenishes lost salts keeping the body functioning well .</span>
Having the knowledge and mastery of these medical terms that relates to oncology systems and body systems is important in order to attain health literacy. It secures not just precise but accurate communication among healthcare professionals. The patients will be able to produce decisions on how to control and manage their health.
