1.3 Flashcards
What are the 3 nutritional status classifications, or states of nutritional health?
Desireable nutrition
Overnutrition
Undernutrition
What is desirable nutrition?
Consumption of a variety of foods that provide all the essential nutrients to support normal body function.
What is overnutrition?
Excess calorie, fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol intake, which increases the risk of chronic disease. Often results in obesity. Overconsumption of some nutrients may be toxic to the body.
What is undernutrition?
Nutrient intake doesn’t meet the body’s needs. Over time, this can cause a decline in a person’s health.
What is malnutrition?
Either overnutrition or undernutrition.
What are the ABCDE’s of nutritional assessment?
Anthropometric assessment (height, weight, BMI, body composition measurements, head circumference, waist to hip ratio, bioelectrical impedence)
Biochemical assessment (measure of nutrients in the blood, urine, feces)
Clinical assessment (physical exam evaluating reflexes, general appearance of the body, mobility, blood pressure)
Dietary assessment (evaluation of intake to identify any deficiencies or problematic areas)
Environmental assessment (review of living conditions and background history, including medical and social, medication review, education level and economic status.
What is “MyPlate?”
A guide to eating a healthy diet by subdividing your plate into 5 properly portioned areas broken up by protein, grain, vegetables, fruits, and dairy.
What are the 3 concepts illustrated by MyPlate?
Balance - meet nutritional needs primarily from nutrient dense foods and drinks
Variety - choose variety of options from each food group
Moderation - Pay attention to portion size
