Domain 2 Flashcards
cardiac cachexia
unintended wt loss, blood backs up into liver + intestines, causes nausea and decreased appetite
arginine and glutamine
low sodium, low saturated fat, low cholesterol, high calorie
DASH diet
low fat dairy, poultry, fish, mod sodium, limit alcohol, decrease sweets, calcium (not supplements), whole grains, fruits, veg
ischemia
deficiency of blood due to artery obstruction
temporary
Subjective Global Assessment
screening tool
history, intake, GI symptoms, functional capacity, physical appearance, edema, wt change
NSI
nutrition screening initiative
for the elderly >65yo
amputations adjusted IBW
(100-%amp)/100 x IBW
entire leg=16%
low leg w foot= 6%
arm=5%
forearm w hand= 2.3%
spinal cord injury energy needs
quadriplegic reduce by 10-15% table wt
paraplegic reduce by 5-10% table wt
triceps skinfold thickness
measures body fat reserves
measures caloric reserves
arm muscle area
measures skeletal muscle mass (somatic protein)
important to measure in growing children
waist circumference
> 40 for M or >35 for F risk factor for disease w BMI >25
best for risk factor, central adiposity
waist to hip ratio
> 1 for M or >0.8 for F
indicative of android obesity, diseases
TANF
temporary assistance for needy families
UHHS, state provided
200% poverty line, not receiving cash assistance
child care, transportation, mental health counseling, child abuse prevention, etc
NHANES III
repeated survey, health of Americans
adults >65yo
CSFP
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
USDA
administered by state health agencies
low income women (post partum, BF, pregnant), infants, children up to 6yo, some elderly, some @ nutrition risk
monthly commodity canned or packaged foods
TEFAP
the emergency food assistance program
USDA
supplements diets of low income households
quarterly distributions of commodity foods
NSLP
national school lunch program
USDA
lunch= 1/3 RDA for protein, A, C, Fe, Ca
entitlement program
NSBP
national school breakfast program
USDA
1/4 RDA for pro, vit A, C, Fe Ca
entitlement program
CACFP
child and adult care food program
USDA
reimburse operators of public and nonprofit food service programs
provides commodity foods, ed materials
same eligibility as NSLP
NETP
nutrition education and training program
amendment to school lunch act
provides nutrition education training to teachers and food service staff
Medicare Part A vs B
health insurance for >65 yo
Part A= hospital insurance
Part B= optional insurance
OAA
older americans act nutrition program
UHHS
all >60yo + spouse, regardless of income
provide 1/3 RDA, 1 hot meal x5day/wk
congregate meals= rural
home delivered=homebound, Meals on Wheels
ulcer
causes: H.pylori
txt: antacid, antibiotics
meds: Cimetidine, Ranitidine (h2 blocker)
diet: avoid late night snacks, avoid cayenne, black pepper, chili powder, caffeine, alcohol
hiatal hernia
small, bland feedings, avoid late night snacks; avoid caffeine, chili powder, alcohol
dumping syndrome
causes: post gastrectomy (billroth 1, 2)
sxs: cramps, weakness, dizziness, sweating, rapid pulse; alimentary hypoglycemia; possible steatorrhea
deficiencies: Ca (no absorption), Iron (no acid), B12 (no intrinsic factor, bacterial overgrowth), folate (low iron, no B12)
txt: frequent, small feeding, avoid hypotonic sweets, no fluids w meals, 50-60% complex CHO, pro w each meal, mod fat, B12 injections, avoid lactose
alimentary hypoglycemia
rapid hydrolyzed cho enters jejunum -> water drawn in (osmotic pressure) ->BP drops, cardiac insufficiency -> 2 hrs later CHO absorbed quickly -> BG rises, overproduction of insulin -> low BG (below fasting)
gastroparesis
delayed gastric emptying due to diabetes (gastric neuropathy), surgery, viral infections, obstructions
txt: prokinetics (erythromyacin, metoclopramide); small frequent meals, pureed foods, avoid fiber, avoid high fat
tropical sprue vs. non tropical sprue
tropical- caused by infection, mucosal and villi destroyed; diarrhea, malnutrition, low B12 & folate
txt: antibiotics, high cal, high pro, IM B12/B9
non tropical- celiac disease, malabsorption, low in fat soluble vit, macrocytic anemia, wt loss, diarrhea, steatorrhea, iron def. anemia
txt: gluten free diet