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1. With COPD, your body needs more _______ to do the work of breathing.
2. _______ are the fuel that help your body work.
3. Maintaining a ________ __________ is important for COPD and for managing conditions such as ________, ______problems, and _______ blood pressure.
4. Limit ______ food and regular or ________ sodas. Even _______ sodas have been linked to obesity and diabetes.
5. Eat less candy and fewer ________ and limit your alcohol intake to one glass of wine per day.
6. Certain _____________ can cause an upset stomach or loss of appetite.
7. To improve your appetite: ________, _______ _______ and enjoy your meal.
8. To make foods easier to chew: Eat _______ foods such as mashed potatoes, ________, and well-cooked vegetables.
9. To decrease shortness of breath and reduce tiredness: Use _______ _______ breathing and sit upright while eating.
10. To reduce bloating: Do not eat when you are _______ of _________
11. Many people with COPD take corticosteroid drugs which cause a loss of ________ in both men and women.
12. ______________ is an important nutrient that helps muscles work.
13. ______________ is a nutrient that helps build and repair tissues and bones.

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