midterm 1

Question 1

Nutrition interview checklist

Answer 1

• gather data from medical chart
• introduce yourself, small talk
• privacy
• provide comfort
• maintain eye contact
• dont rush

Question 2

5 steps in the counseling process

Answer 2

establish a rapport, assess the problem, plan strategies, reassess, evaluate

Question 3

some skills to use in counseling

Answer 3

active listening, verbal and non verbal communication, open ended questions, empathy…

Question 4

empowerment

Answer 4

the ability to facilitate a client’s recognition and consequent mobilization of his or her inner powers to achieve a healthy nutrition lifestyle

Question 5

code of ethics

Answer 5

provides guidance to dietetics practitioners in their professional practice and conduct

Question 6

4 principals of the code of ethics

Answer 6

1. competence and professional environment
2. integrity
3. professionalism
4. social responsibility for local, regional, national, global nutrition and well being.

Question 7

diabetes mellitus

Answer 7

metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose and disordered insulin metabolism

Question 8

what number cause of death is diabetes in the U.S.

Answer 8

7th leading cause

Question 9

insulin

Answer 9

anabolic hormone secreted by pancreas. Tells the body to make glucose into storage

Question 10

high blood sugar leads to…

Answer 10

insulin release

Question 11

insulin release leads to…

Answer 11

glucose storage

Question 12

low blood sugar promotes…

Answer 12

glucagon release to make glucose from storage

Question 13

signs of diabetes

Answer 13

high blood glucose
excessive thirst
excessive hunger
dehydration
excessive urine
blurred vision

Question 14

type 1 diabetes

Answer 14

lack of insulin due to damaged pancreatic cells. Autoimmune disease

Question 15

what age is the onset of type 1 diabetes?

Answer 15

usually before 30 years old

Question 16

type 2 diabetes

Answer 16

insulin resistance, pancreas secrete insulin but cells become desensitized to action

Question 17

at what age is the usual onset of type 2 diabetes?

Answer 17

after age 40

Question 18

high risk groups for type 2 diabetes

Answer 18

obesity, physical inactivity, greater than 45 years old, first degree relatives with diabetes

Question 19

nutritional status

Answer 19

degree to which an individual’s physiological nutrient needs are met

Question 20

what is the foundation of nutrition care?

Answer 20

assessment of nutritional status

Question 21

what is optimal nutritional status?

Answer 21

a balance between nutrient intake and nutrient requirements

Question 22

nutrition screening purpose

Answer 22

to quickly identify individuals who are malnourished or at nutritional risk

Question 23

MUST

Answer 23

malnutrition universal screening tool

Question 24

MNA

Answer 24

mini nutritional assessment

Question 25

Nutrition care process

Answer 25

nutrition screening
nutrition assessment
nutrition diagnosis
nutrition intervention
nutrition monitoring

Question 26

5 nutrition assessments

Answer 26

A - anthropometric
B - biochemical analyses
C - clinical physical exam
D - diet 
H - historical info

Question 27

anthropometric

Answer 27

physical measurements of an individual

Question 28

cm/inch conversion

Answer 28

1 inch = 2.54 cm

Question 29

indirect height tests

Answer 29

arm span, knee height, sitting height, recumbent length

Question 30

pounds to kg

Answer 30

1 pound = 2.2 kg

Question 31

BMI formula

Answer 31

(lbs x 703) / (in)(in)

Question 32

bmi underweight

Answer 32

less than 18.5

Question 33

bmi overweight

Answer 33

25-29.9

Question 34

bmi obese

Answer 34

30 and up

Question 35

limitations of bmi

Answer 35

body builders, low bone density, pregnant women, amputees…

Question 36

IBW calculations

Answer 36

106 for males + 6lbs for each in. 100 for females + 5lbs for each inch

Question 37

% weight loss

Answer 37

usual weight - current weight divided by usual weight.