Chapter 3: Importance of Therapeutic Diets Flashcards
Changes to the body’s nutrient requirements are often necessitated by?
Disease states (such as cancer) or conditions resulting from a poor diet (such as obesity)
Therapeutic Diets are designed to?
Overcome or control conditions.
The patient’s diet can be modified in?
The number of overall calories or one type of nutrient can be increased or restricted.
The MA should provide printed information to the patient and their support system about?
The illness and the recommended dietary changes.
The MA should encourage the patient to?
Take control of their health in order to extend their life and enjoy more productive years.
The MA should always follow the patient education policies regarding?
Therapeutic diets established by the providers in the medical facility.
