1. Flashcards
five/six essential nutrients
- carbs
- fats
- proteins
- vitamins
- minerals
- water
major source of energy for the body is
carbs
cars provide
4 calories per 1 gram
sucrose is a sugar found in
fruits and veggies
lactose is a sugar found in
milk
what is glycogen
it is a stored formed of glucose/energy manufactured by the liver
is glycogen eaten in foods
no it is a stored form of glucose manufactured by the liver
when the body does not receive enough carbs it burns
protein and fat
the most concentrated source of energy of the body is
fats
fats provide
9 calories per 1 gram
fats carry vitamins
A,D,E,K
the nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is
protein and second best is vitamin C
proteins provide
4 calories per 1 gram
vitamin and minerals provide energy for the body. T/F
false, they are necessary for a body’s chemical reactions
water is present in all body tissues. T/F
true, even bone
water accounts for adults total weight of ?
50 % to 60%
water accounts for infants total weight of?
70% to 75%
four basic food groups
- milk and cheese
- meat and legumes
- veggies and fruits
- bread and cereal
an individual is overweight if they are above
10%
an individual is obese if they weight above
20%
what solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant?
plain water, cotton balls, washcloths
can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nares or ears of an infant?
no, this is dangerous
can you use the same cotton ball/ washcloth edge for both eyes?
no, it will cross contaminate
should you cover an unhealed umbilical site with the diaper?
no, fold the diaper down.
what temperature is appropriate for the water used to bathe an infant?
100 to 105
what is the number one purpose of a tepid sponge bath?
lower body temperature during fever
how should the temperature of the water be tested if no thermometer is available ?
dropping water on inside surface of your forearm.
