Blue Book Flashcards
Name the five/six essential nutrients
Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water
The major source of energy for the body is
Carbs
Carbs provide ________ Kcalories per 1 gram
4
Sucrose is a sugar found in __________ and _______
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 _________ and _________
Protein and fat
The most concentrated source of energy for the body is ____________
Fats
Fats provide _____________ Kcalories per 1 gram
9
Fats carry vitamins
A,D, E, K (remember FADE K!)
The nutrient needed most for growth and repair of tissues is ___________
Protein
Proteins provide _________ Kcalories per gram
4
Vitamins and minerals provide energy for the body true or false
False they are necessary for a bodies. Chemical reactions.
Water is present in all body, tissues, true or false
True, even in bones
Water accounts for __________ to _________ % of an adults total weight?
50 to 60%
Name the four basic food groups
Milk and cheese,
meat and legumes
veggies and fruits, fruits,
bread, and cereal
Water accounts for _________to __________ % of an infants, total weight?
70 to 75%
An individual is overweight, if they are ________% above the ideal weight
10
An individual is obese, if they weigh _________% above the ideal weight
20
What solution and material are used to cleanse the eyes of an infant?
Water cotton balls washcloths
Can you use cotton swabs to clean the eyes, nears, or ears of an infant?
No, that is dangerous
Can you use the same cotton ball/washcloth age for both eyes?
No, it would cross contaminate
Should you cover and unhealed umbilical site with the diaper?
No for the diaper now