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what are dietitians (RD) also called?

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nutritionist

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what are a dietitian’s jobs?

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manage food service system, access pt. nutritional needs, plan menus, teach proper nutrition & special diets, purchase food & equipment, enforce safety & sanitary rules, and supervise

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what is the education for a dietitian?

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bachelor degree and registration, licensure, or certificate required by most states

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what is a dietary technician’s job?

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plan menus, order foods, standardize & test recipes, assist with food preparations, and provide basic dietary instruction

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what is a dietary technician’s degree?

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associates and licensure, certification, or registration needed in some states

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what is a dietary assistant also called?

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food service worker

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what is a dietary assistant’s job?

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assist with food preparation and service, help pt. select menu, clean work areas, and assist others

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what is a dietary assistant’s education?

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6 to 12 mnths on the job/ 1 or more years HOE/food service vocational

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what is the definition of nutrition?

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all body processes relating to food

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what is the definition of nutritional status?

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state/condition of one’s nutrition

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what is the definition of wellness?

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state of good health with optimal body function

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what are the 6 effects of good nutrition?

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  1. healthy appearance
  2. good attitude
  3. proper bowel movement
  4. energy
  5. enthusiasm/freedom from anxiety
  6. disease/conditions prevented/delayed
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what is the cause and effect of hypertension?

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cause: excess fat/salt in diet
effect: heart, kidneys, and blood vessels

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what is the cause and effect of atherosclerosis?

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cause: high saturated fat & cholesterol
effect: stroke or heart attack

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what is the cause of diabetes?

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heredity, obesity, lack of exercise, or diet high in carbs & sugar

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what is malnutrition?

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state of poor nutrition caused by poor diet and illness (obesity and anorexia)

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what are the symptoms of malnutrition?

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fatigue, depression, poor posture, over/underweight, poor complexion, lifeless hair, and irritability

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what are the two uses for carbs?

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  1. provide heat and energy
  2. supply fiber for digestion and elimination
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what counts as an essential nutrient?

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chemical elements found in food that replace elements used in body

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what are the 3 most common lipids?

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triglycerides, phospholipids (lecithin), and sterol (cholesterol)

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what is the function of lipids?

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provide essential fatty acids
provide heat and energy
carry fat-soluble vitamins

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what are the sources of lipids?

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butter, margarine, oils, cream, cheese, fatty meat, and egg yolk

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how many amino acids are there?

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22 amino acids (9 are essential)

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what is the function of protein?

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build & repair body tissue
regulate body function
provide energy and heat

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what are the sources of protein?
complete: meat, fish, cheese, milk, and egg white incomplete: cereal, soybean, dry beans, peas, corn, and nuts
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what is the function of vitamins?
metabolism, tissue building, regulation of body processes, and use of energy by carbs, fats, and protein
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what is the use of minerals?
regulate body fluids, assist various body functions, contribute to growth, and aid in building tissue
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what is the use of water?
digestion, make up plasma and cytoplasm, help body absorb nutrients, and waste removal
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what is the process of food breakdown?
1. digestion (mechanical/ chemical) 2. absorption 3. metabolism
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what is a good diet?
1. variety of food 2. maintain healthy foods 3. low in fat and cholesterol 4. plenty of fruits, veggies, and grain 5. sugar & sodium in moderation 6. alcohol in moderation
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what food is use in clear diet?
carbohydrates and water (apple/grape juice, fat-free broth, plain gelatin, fruit ice, ginger ale, tea or coffee w/ sugar)
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what food is use in full diet?
everything in clear and strained soup/cereal, fruit/veg juice, hot cocoa, custard, ice cream, pudding, sherbert, and eggnog
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when is liquid diet used?
after surgery, acute infection, GI problems, replace lost fluids, and in preparation for x-ray of GI
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what food is avoided in soft diet?
meat and shellfish with tough connective tissue, coarse cereal, spicy foods, rich desserts, fried food, raw fruits & veggies, nuts, and coconut
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when is soft diet used?
after surgery, pt. with infection, GI disorders, and chewing problems
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what food is avoided in diabetic diet?
sugar-heavy foods: candy, soda, desserts, cookies, syrup, honey, condensed milk, chewing gum, and jam
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what food is avoid in low calorie diet?
butter, cream, whole milk, soda, alcohol, salad dressing, fatty meat, and candy
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when is a high-calorie diet used?
anorexia, underweight, hyperthyroidism, and cancer
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what food is avoided in high-calorie diet?
high-bulk food: fill too quickly high-fat food: digest slow & spoil appetite
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what food is avoided in low-cholesterol diet?
restrict cholesterol and fat to <50 g limit beef, liver, pork, lamb, egg yolk, cream, cheese, shellfish, and whole milk
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what food is avoid in fat restricted diet?
cream, milk, cheese, fats, fatty meat, rich desserts, chocolate, nuts, fried food, and salad dressing
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what food is avoid in sodium restricted/low salt/low sodium diet?
avoid/limit salting food, smoked meat, processed foods, pickles, olives, sauerkraut, and some cheese
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when is high and low protein diet used?
high: pregnant/lactating diet, growing kidney, surgery, burns, fever, and infections low: certain renal disease and certain allergies
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when is bland diet used?
pt. with ulcer, colitis, and other GI disorders
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what food is avoided in bland diet?
coarse food, fried foods, highly seasoned, pastries, candies, raw fruits and veggies, and alcohol
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when is avoided in low-residue diet?
raw fruits/veggies, whole grain bread/cereal, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, and coconut (high residue is >30 g)
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what do phospholipids and cholesterol do?
phospholipid: prevent accumulation of fat in liver cholesterol: lower circulating cholesterol

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