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basis /ba·sis/ (ba´sis) pl. ba´ses   [L.] the lower, basic, or fundamental part of an object, organ, or substance.
ba·sis (bss)
n. pl. ba·ses (-sz)
The foundation upon which something, such as an anatomical part, rests.

basis,
the lower part, designating the base of an organ or other structure, such as the base of the cerebrum.

basis,
n the principal active ingredient in a prescription.

basis
the lower, basic or fundamental part of an object, organ or substance, or the part opposite to or distinguished from the apex. See also base.

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Q. Can you please tell me how much you eat on a daily basis and also what you eat. Thanks. I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant; I like to know the diet I must consume and what would be the best choice? Just want to compare my pregnancy diet to other people out there who are also pregnant. So if anyone is roughly of the same stage can you please tell me how much you eat on a daily basis and also what you eat. Thanks.

A. Hi, my daughter is now 29 weeks pregnant; I advised her to take healthy food. Try to take lean meat, fish, poultry, and egg whites, beans which have more protein. Take potatoes, pasta, fruits, vegetables which give more energy. This will make you and your baby healthy and strong.

Q. Is there any supplement which I can use on a daily basis to cure the disease? I have thyroid deficiency from childhood. Now I could see enlargement of the glad in the front neck. What is the reason for deficiency and is there any supplement which I can use on a daily basis to cure the disease?

A. Salt with Iodine content is the best supplement for your problem. Consult with your physician and try to get medicines to take care of thyroid imbalance. Goiter is the enlargement of the thyroid gland appearing as a swelling of the front neck. Iodine deficiency is one of the several causes. So make sure to have sufficient Iodine in your diet.

Q. What are the basis of a good and healthy Nutrition?

A. diversity.
it's o.k to eat fat, sugar and carbon. but their amount should be small. and diversity will give you fiber, vitamins, proteins and anything you need in order to be healthy.

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