Chapter Eight Flashcards
Key Terms
nutrition
how the body uses food to maintain health.
nutrient
a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism.
therapeutic diets
diets for people who have certain illnesses, conditions or food allergies; also called modified or special diets.
modified diets
diets for people who have certain illnesses, conditions or food allergies; also called special or therapeutic diets.
special diets
diets for people who have certain illnesses, conditions or food allergies; also called modified or therapeutic diets.
puree
to blend or grind food into a thick paste of baby food consistency.
NPO
abbreviation meaningnothing by mouth; medical order that means a person should not have anything to eat or drink.
dehydration
a serious condition that results from inadequate fluid in the body.
fluid overload
a condition that occurs when the body cannot handle the amount of fluid consumed.
edema
swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing.
aspiration
the inhalation of food, fluid or foreign material into the lungs.
parenteral nutrition (TPN)
the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
nasogastric tube
a feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach.
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
a feeding tube that is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.
