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| study of how food nourishes the body |
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| biochemical substances used by the body for growth, development, activity, reproduction, lactation, health maintenance, and recovery from illness or injury |
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not synthesized in the body or made in insufficient amounts. Theses must be provided in the diet or by supplements.
Nine amino acids are classified because they cannot be synthesized in the body; they must be obtained from the diet.
The remaining 13 amino acids can make them as long as supply of nitrogen is available, they are termed non essential. |
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| essential nutrients that supply energy and build tissue such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins |
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| vitamins & minerals are required in much smaller amounts to regulate and control body process |
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the body needs energy to function.
energy is derived or obtained from foods consumed.
Energy in the diet is measured in the form of kilocalories, commonly abbreviated as _____? |
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| is energy required to carry on the involuntary activities of the body at rest. The energy needed to sustain the metabolic activities of cells and tissues |
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body mass index (adults & children)
Measurement of waist circumference in adult.
BMI= weight in pounds
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height in inches x height in inches |
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commonly known as sugar and starches, are organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
They serve as structural framework of plants. The only animal source of carbs in the diet is lactose or "milk sugar". |
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| recommended dietary allowance (RDA) |
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| refers to recommendations for average daily amounts that healthy population groups should consume over time. |
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| is a vital component of every living cell. More than 1,000 different proteins. |
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| fats in the diet, are insoluble in water & blood. |
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| 95% of lipids in the diet are in the form of ____, the predominanct form of fat in food and major storage from of fat in the body. |
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| Manufacturers partially hydrogenated liquid oils become more solid and more stable. |
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| fatlike substance found only in animal products |
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Are organic compounds needed by the body in small amounts.
Are classified either water soluble or fat soluble |
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| Vitamins C & B complex are? |
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| Vitamins A, D, E, K are ? |
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| What vitamins are toxic if taken in excess? |
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| Are inorganic elements found in all body fluids and tissues in the form of salts. (sodium chloride) or combined with organic compounds (iron in Hemoglobin) |
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| The GI system breaks down the food into particles small enough to pass into the cells and be used by the cells. |
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| The digested nutrients are then transferred into the circulation, to be transported throughout the body. |
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| an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, muscle wasting, refusal to eat, bizarre eating habits |
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| an eating disorder by gorging followed by purging with self induced vomiting, diuretics or laxatives. |
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| body weight 20% or more above ideal weight or having a BMI of 30 or more. |
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| measurements are used to determine body dimension. |
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| difficulty swallowing or the inability to swallow. |
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| The misdirection of oropharyngeal secretions or gastric contents into the larynx & lower respiratory tract. |
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only contains foods that are clear liquid at room or body temperature.
Ex; gelatin, fat-free broth, bouillon, ice pops, clear juices, carbonated beverages, regular or decaff coffee, tee |
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| contains all items on clear liquid diets and allows; milk, puddings, custards, plain frozen desserts, eggs, cereal, veg juice, milk & egg substitutes. |
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| soft diet are often called? |
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regular, normal, house diets, bland or low fiber diets.
Modified to eliminate foods that are hard to digest or chew. Usually high in fiber, fat and highly seasoned. |
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Nothing by mouth
before surgery to prevent aspirations related to anesthesia and after surgery until bowel sounds return |
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| administering nutrients directly into the stomach |
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| providing nutrition via IV therapy |
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Inserted thru nose into the stomach.
Risk; aspirating into the lungs |
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Inserted thru nose into the upper portion of the small intestine.
Risk; aspirating diminished gag reflex or slow gastric motility |
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Surgically (open or laparoscopically) placed gastrostomy tube. |
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Safety
Check feeding remaining in the stomach before feeding or every 4-6 hrs during a continuous feeding. |
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| peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) |
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| is a less concentrated nutrient solution for GI tract malfunctioning and short term less 2 weeks. |
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| total parenteral nutrition (TPN) |
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-highly concentrated hypertonic nutrient solution.
-Provides calories, restores nitrogen, fluids, vitamins, electrolytes, minerals, trace elements.
-Promotes tissue & wound healing, normal metabolic function.
-Gives the bowel chance to heal, reduce activity in gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine. |
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| opening into the stomach for a PEG done open or laparoscopically. |
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| 50-100 carbohydrate are need daily to prevent |
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a BMI of less then 18.5 are considered underweight.
Lack of appetite caused by systemic & local diseases. Such as fear, anxiety, depression, pain.
Inability to smell or taste. |
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