nutrition 101

5. energy-providing
6. (potassium) key mineral; fluid balance and nerve signaling
8. built from amino acids; crucial for tissue growth and repair
10. (low-potassium) reduces workload on the kidneys and avoids dangerous potassium buildups (chronic kidney disease)
11. lipids; important for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins
12. vitamins A, D, E, K; they are stored in liver and fatty tissues, toxicity is possible if overconsumed
14. (clear liquid) restricts fiber to give the bowel and digestive tract time to rest (diverticulitis; acute flare-up)
16. eases the digestive system back into processing foods safely (post-operative recovery)

1. eliminates wheat, barley, and rye to prevent intestinal damage (celiac disease)
2. tracks and limits carbohydrate intake to manage blood glucose spikes (diabetes mellitus)
3. vitamins B and C; they are not stored in the body and must be consumed daily
4. the body's primary energy source
7. vitamins and minerals
9. restricts sodium to lower blood pressure and reduce fluid retention (hyertension/heart disease)
13. key mineral; bone health and muscle contraction
15. key mineral; oxygen transport/hemoglobin synthesis