In the diagnosis of COPD, pulmonary function tests are performed to assess lung function and determine the degree of damage to the lungs. Along with a patient's history and physical, lung imaging studies (chest X-ray, CT scan) and open lung biopsy, PFTs are critically important to evaluate respiratory health.
Most of the calories in yellow squash are obtained from carbohydrates. One cup of raw yellow squash slices contains 18 calories. Out of these 18 calories, 67% of the calories are obtained from carbohydrates, 25% are obtained from proteins and 8% are obtained from fats. The total carbohydrate content in an equal quantity of raw yellow squash is 3.79 grams, protein content is 1.37 grams and fat content in it is 0.2 gram.
It's also a source of fiber, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A and C. One half cup of uncooked cubes has 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram of protein and only 50 calories. Cubed squash is available at grocers or cut your own after peeling the squash. The sweet-flavored squash is a suitable substitute for any recipe calling for pumpkin or eat it a variety of ways plain, including mashed.