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ch45: nutrition Flashcards

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how many kcals are in 1 g of carbohydrates?

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4 kcal/g

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how many kcals are in 1 g of protein?

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4 kcal/g

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3
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how many kcals are in 1 g fat?

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9 kcal/g

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what are the 6 types of biochemical units of nutrition?

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  1. carbohydrates
  2. proteins
  3. fat
  4. water
  5. vitamins
  6. minerals
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5
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what is the main function of carbohydrates?

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chief source of energy for all body functions

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what are simple carbohydrates?

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mono or disaccharide; usually found in sugars

- HIGH CAL, LOW NUTRITION

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where can you find simple carbs?

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fruit, juice, milk, yogurt, candy, soda, jelly

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what are complex carbs?

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starches or polysaccharides (ex. glycogen)

source of fuel and rich in vitamins/minerals/fiber

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what happens with carb deficiency?

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weight loss, fatigue, ketosis

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what happens with carb excess?

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converted to glycogen –> stored as fat

obesity, tooth decay, stomach lining irritation, flatulence

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what is the function of fiber

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aids in digestion and reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, promote regularity and elimination

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what are soluble fibers?

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dissolve in water (barley, cereal, grains, cornmeal, oats)

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what are insoluble fibers?

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not digestible (cellulose, hermicellulose, lignin)

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what is the function of protein?

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only nutrient that can build, repair, and maintain body tissues

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15
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what are indispensable amino acids?

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amino acids that the body can’t synthesize; we need to get from diet

  • histidine, lysine, phenylanine
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16
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what are dispensable amino acids?

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amino acids that our body can synthesize

  • alanine, aspargine, glutamic acid
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17
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what is the main function of lipids?

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most concentrated energy source, helps insulate the body

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18
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where does saturated fat come from?

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animal origin

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19
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where does unsaturated fat come from?

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plant sources

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20
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how does trans fat form?

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through hydrogenation (oils –> solid)

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what happens if a patient has fat deficiency?

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low energy, depression, infertility, weight loss

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what happens if a patient has fat excess?

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atherosclerosis, weight gain, heart disease, colon cancer

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what does it mean to have “weight loss”

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energy requirements exceed caloric intake

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24
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what is the main function of cholesterol?

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aids in digestion; necessary for normal permeability and function of the membranes that surround cells

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what does “bulk-forming” food mean?

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aids in digestion; can be raw fruits or vegetables

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26
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what is the purpose of vitamins?

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metabolism

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27
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what are fat soluble vitamins?

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can be STORED in the body; need fat to be absorbed in the bloodstream

  • vitamin A, D, E, K
28
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what are water soluble vitamins

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CANNOT BE STORED in the body; need water for absorption

  • vitamin B, C
29
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what is the main function of minerals?

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regulate body fluids and build tissues

30
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what are macro minerals?

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electrolytes; Ca, Cl, Mg, P, K, Na, S

31
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what are trace/micro minerals?

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minerals needed in smaller amounts; Fe, Zi, I, Se, Cu, Mn

32
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what is the main function of water?

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cell function depends on fluid environment

33
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what is sensible loss?

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aware of loss of water

  • urination, defecation
34
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what is insensible loss?

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not aware of loss of water

  • sweat
35
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what happens when a patient has water deficiency?

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dehydration, affected look of stated age (can look older than actual age)

36
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what is the function of the following vitamins:

vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin D
folic acid
A

A: immunity, vision
–> from dark green leafy veggies

B: helps release energy from food

C: immune system and wound healing
–> citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes

D: absorption of calcium
–> egg yolk, sunlight, fish

folic acid: RBC production,

37
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what is the main function of zinc?

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immune system, make protein/DNA, wound healing

38
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what is anemia?

A

deficiency of iron

39
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what are the 4 components of Dietary Reference Intake?

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EAR: estimated average requirement
RDA: recommended daily dietary allowance
AI: adequate intake
UL: tolerable upper intake level

40
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what is EAR?

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estimated average requirement: recommended amount of nutrition that is sufficient for 50% f the population

41
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what is RDA?

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recommended dietary allowance: average needs of 98% of population

42
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what is AI?

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adequate intake observed and experimented intake for individuals if RDA not enough

43
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what is UL?

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tolerable upper intake level; highest level of intake that poses no harm or threat

44
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developmental factors affecting infants/children nutrition?

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  • rapid growth
  • infants should not have regular cow’s milk
  • be introduced to new foods 4-7 days apart
  • begin consuming more fat, sugar, salt
45
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developmental factors affecting adolescents’ nutrition?

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  • energy needs increase to meet greater metabolic demands

- awareness of dieting

46
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developmental factors affecting young/middle adults nutrition?

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  • nutrient demands reduce as growth period ends
  • energy needs decline
  • obesity problem
47
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developmental factors affecting pregnancy nutrition?

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  • critical protein, calcium, iron, folic acid (DNA synthesis) intake
48
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developmental factors affecting older adults nutrition?

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  • decreased need for energy bc metabolic rate slows with age
  • maintain good oral health
  • usually on therapeutic diet, difficulty eating
  • look for ALBUMIN levels to assess for malnourishment
49
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what tool to use to assess older patients’ nutrition?

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the mini nutritional assessment

50
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what score would the prompt provider to complete the mini nutritional assessment?

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11 or less

51
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what score would prompt the provider that the patient is malnourished?

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17 or less

52
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what is a clear liquid diet?

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non irritating diet, consisting of liquids easily digested + absorbed (gelatin, tea, coffee, ginger ale

53
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what is a full liquid diet?

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more complete than clear liquid diet but still lacking in some nutrients (soups, ice cream, puddings, milkshakes)

54
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what is a soft diet?

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low on fiber, from all five food groups

55
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how to feed patients who have risk for dysphagia?

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use thickener to prevent risk of choking

56
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what is a mechanical soft diet?

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eliminates foods that are difficult to chew/swallow

57
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what are some warning signs of dysphagia?

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  • coughing
  • pocketing food
  • change in voice tone
  • inability to speak consistently
  • delayed swallowing
58
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how to position bed/patient if at risk for aspirations?

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head of bed at at least 30 degrees (high fowlers)

59
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when to use enteral feedings?

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when pt is able to digest food –> feeding directly to stomach

60
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what are some risks when using enteral feedings?

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  • perforation

- infection at area of tube

61
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do you use small or large bore feeding tubes?

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small bore

62
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what is the gold standard way of checking if placement of NG tube is correct?

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x-ray

63
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how often should tube feedings be changed?

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every 24 hours

64
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when to use parenteral feedings?

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when pt cannot digest food (bc of dysfunctional GI tract)

65
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what is the biggest complication with parenteral nutrition?

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IV site can become infected

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