Chapter 30 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
anorexia
A
loss of appetite
2
Q
aspiration
A
breathing fluid, vomit, or an object into the lungs
3
Q
calorie
A
the fuel or energy value of food
4
Q
cholesterol
A
a soft, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and all body cells
5
Q
dysphagia
A
difficulty swallowing
6
Q
nutrient
A
substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body
7
Q
nutrition
A
ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of food and fluids by the body
8
Q
mg
A
milligram
9
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
10
Q
oz
A
ounce
11
Q
USDA
A
united states department of agriculture
