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Mod C Unit 2
Patient Education And Nutrition A
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Health Care
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05/03/2013

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Term
patient education
Definition
teaching-learning process that takes place in a medical practice
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pellagra
Definition
disease caused by a deficiency of niacin in the body
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pernicious anemia
Definition
condition caused by the body's inability to absorb vitamin B12
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polyunsaturated fats
Definition
fats that are liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oil
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portion
Definition
actual amount of food consumed at any one time, which may be more or less than a serving
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psychomotor
Definition
type of learning based on motor skills needed to perform tasks
Term
psychosocial
Definition
pertaining to some form of social action and how it affects an individual
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recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)
Definition
established amounts of essential nutrients in a diet that help decrease the risk of chronic disease
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regular diet
Definition
diet that contains all foods from the food guide pyramid according to recommended proportions
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rickets
Definition
condition in children caused by vitamin D deficiency
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saturated fats
Definition
animal fats and tropical oils; solid at room temperature
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scurvy
Definition
condition caused by a lack of vitamin C in the diet
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serving
Definition
individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
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simple carbohydrates
Definition
sugars that have a high caloric value but no nutritional value
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simple proteins
Definition
proteins found in whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds
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sodium-restricted diet
Definition
diet low in sodium-rich foods and seasonings
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soft diet
Definition
diet containing foods that are low in residue and easy to digest
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synthesize
Definition
to make or take in; the body synrhesizes
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therapeutic diet
Definition
diet required for health maintenance, special testing, or disorders
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trace minerals
Definition
minerals used bythe body in small amounts (copper, cobalt, mangannese, fluorine,zinc)
Term
trans-fatty acids
Definition
substances formed when polyunsaturated fats are made solid
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triglycerides
Definition
dietary fats that have been broken down intofatty acids and glycerol
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unsaturated fats
Definition
fats that are liquid at room temperature
Term
vitamins
Definition
organic compounds needed by the body to function
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water-soluble vitamins
Definition
vitamins not stored in the body (C, B complex, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, puridoxine, folic acid, B12)
Term
what are the six food groups in the food guide pyramid
Definition
grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, mild, protein
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affective
Definition
type of learning based on feelings and emotions.
Term
amino acids
Definition
building blocks; byproducts of protein breakdown by enzymes.
Term
anorexia
Definition
anorexia nervosa is a psychological fear of gaining weight, causing a lack of appetite
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antioxidant
Definition
substance that acts against oxidizing agents
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assimilation
Definition
taking in of nutrient material
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beriberi
Definition
condition caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1)
Term
bile
Definition
substance formed by the liver; breaks down vitamins and fats
Term
bland diet
Definition
diet that uses foods that are not irritating to the digestive tract.
Term
body mass index (BMI)
Definition
formula that uses a chart todetermine a person's predisposition for being overweight.
Term
bulimia nervosa
Definition
disorder characterized by compulsive overeating followed by self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives or diurestics
Term
caloric intake
Definition
amount of calories eaten
Term
calorie
Definition
unit of energy
Term
calorie-controled diet
Definition
diet that minimizes or maximizes the amount of food intake based on caloric intake
Term
carbohydrates
Definition
substance that produce quick energy and are the body's primary source of energy.
Term
cellulose
Definition
chief part of the plant cell wall
Term
cognitive
Definition
type of learning based on what the patient already knows and has experienced
Term
complex carbohydrates
Definition
starches
Term
complex proteins
Definition
proteins that contain all the essential amino acids and are found in animal sources
Term
daily value (DV)
Definition
dietary standards that include a range of particular nutrients needed daily to optimize health.
Term
dermatitis
Definition
inflammation of the skin caused by irritation or riboflavin deficientcy
Term
diabetic diet
Definition
diet for patients who have difficulty with insulin secreation
Term
display panel
Definition
panel on a label that is used for marketing purposes
Term
enzymes
Definition
complex proteins that break down amino acids
Term
essential nutrients
Definition
nutrients that must be supplied to the body from a food source (vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats,water)
Term
fad diet
Definition
diet that is structured to cause the quick loss of weight
Term
fat-soluble vitamins
Definition
vitamins that are stored within the fat tissues of the body (vitamins A, D, E, K)
Term
fatty acids
Definition
organic acidproduced by the breakdowno of fats
Term
food guide pyramid
Definition
tool developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide a visual picture of the six food groups common to the american diet
Term
glossitis
Definition
inflammation of the tongue
Term
glycemic index
Definition
scale that rates carbohydrate foods' effects on blood glucose leverls from slowest to fastes
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glycerol
Definition
alcohol that is made up of fat
Term
goiter
Definition
enlarged thyroid
Term
high-fiber diet
Definition
diet high in fiber to help with elimination
Term
hydrogenated
Definition
polyunsaturated fats that are made solid
Term
hypercholesterolemia
Definition
high level of cholesterol in the blood
Term
liquid diet
Definition
diet consisting of all liquids
Term
low-cholesterol, low-fat diet
Definition
diet low in saturated fats
Term
low-fiber diet
Definition
diet that contains low-residue foods that pass easily through the digestive system
Term
major minerals
Definition
minerals used in significant amounts by the body (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, iron, iodine, potassium)
Term
malabsorption
Definition
inability of the digestive system to absorb required nutrients
Term
malnutrition
Definition
inadequate nutrition
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minerals
Definition
inorganic substances used in the formation of hard and soft body tissues
Term
monounsaturated fats
Definition
fats that are liquid at room temperature and help lower total cholesterol
Term
night blindness
Definition
condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin A
Term
nonessential nutrients
Definition
nutrients provided in the body
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nutrients
Definition
chemicalsubstances within food that are released during the digestive process
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nutrition
Definition
scientific study of how different food groups affect the body
Term
nutrition labeling and education act (NLEA)
Definition
federal act of 1990 to assist consumers in identifying nutritional content in food products
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nutritional fact panel
Definition
panel on a label that meets the requirements of federal regulatory boards
Term
obese
Definition
grossly overweight
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osteomalacia
Definition
abnormal bone softening caused by vitamin D deficiency
Term
cholesterol
Definition
type of fat necessary for vitamin D and bile acidproduction
Term
cholesterol
Definition
type of fat necessary for vitamin D and bile acid production
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