Ch. 24 (Cancer & HIV/AIDS) Flashcards
1
Q
What can cause devastating weight loss and malnutrition?
A
- cancer
- HIV/AIDs
2
Q
What is the second leading cause of death in the US?
A
cancer
depending on where it is, can alter chewing, swallowing, satiety
3
Q
What are the major risk factors for cancer?
A
- obesity
- family history
4
Q
What are some nutrition therapy goals for cancer?
A
- increase vitamin A & C
- avoid nitrates (processed meats)
- maintain nutrition intake & skeletal muscle
diets are ALWAYS individualized
5
Q
What is the leading cause of death for clients with AIDs?
A
malnutrition
6
Q
What are some nutrition goals for HIV/AIDs?
A
- prevent foodborne illness
- small frequent meals
diets are ALWAYS individualized
