Chapter 14 - Nutrition Supplementation

Question 0

List the two main categories of nutritional supplements. Briefly explain the differences.

Answer 0

Essential Nutrients
Present in food, needed for normal functioning. (Not made in the body)

Nonessential nutrients
Food based either the body can make or are not needed for normal functioning.

Question 1

When recommending the nutritional supplement, on what should your suggestion based? Why? How would you determine this recommendation?

Answer 1

1. Is the clients diet deficient in the essential nutrients?
2. Which physiological system do I hope to target? Does my client need to target that system?
3. Is there appropriate research demonstrating that the supplement will work and not cause harm?

Question 2

Does malnutrition occur in developed countries? Why or why not question

Answer 2

Yes, study shows 50% of hospitalized patients show signs of malnutrition.

Low quality processed food

Question 3

What are some of the main reasons that clients can experience a low intake of essential nutrients?

Answer 3

Food aversions, client travel, hectic schedule, no planning, low calorie diet

Question 4

List some of the risks versus rewards with dietary supplements.

Answer 4

Be sure it is not on banned list.
Interactions with medications/drugs
Certified by third party
Choose one with few ingredients

Question 5

List the five staple supplements for regular for occasional use. Identify the purpose.

Answer 5

Protein supplement
Fish oil supplement
Greens supplement
Multivitamin/mineral

Protein/ carb drink
BCAA

Question 6

What five strategies can you use when choosing supplements to improve the risk/reward profile?

Answer 6

See a previous answer

Question 7

List the non-essential nutrients for regular or occasionally used. Identify the purpose.

Answer 7

Table 14.2, pg, 388