Chapter 24 Flashcards
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Aspiration
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Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
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Anorexia
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The loss of appetite
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Calorie
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The fuel or energy value of food
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Cholesterol
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A soft, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and al body cells
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Daily value
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How a serving fits into the daily diet
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Dehydration
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A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues
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Dysphagia
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Difficulty swallowing
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Edema
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Swelling of body tissues with water
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Graduate
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A measuring container or fluid
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Intake
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The amount of fluid taken in
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Nutrient
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A substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body
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Nutrition
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The process involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods as fluids by the body
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Output
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The amount of fluid lost
