Miscellaneous Flashcards
What nutrients are malabsorbed in cystic fibrosis?
fat, fat soluble vitamins, essential FA, protein
What blood glucose is considered cystic fibrosis related diabetes?
> 126 mg/dL requires additional testing
Definition of metabolic syndrome
abdominal obesity, HTN, hyperlipidemia, glucose intolerance
most common food hypersensitivities
milk, eggs, wheat, peanut, soy
Types of food hypersensitivity reactions
IgE, non-IgE, cutaneous IgE, cutaneous non IgE, respiratory IgE
Symptoms of IgE reaction in food hypersensitivity
itching, throat tightness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Symptoms of non-IgE reaction in food hypersensitivity
diarrhea, vomiting, celiac disease, bloody BM
Symptoms of cutaneous IgE reaction in food hypersensitivity
hives or flushing
Symptoms of cutaneous non-Ige reaction in food hypersensitivty
contact hypersensitivity, contact irritation, chronic dermatitis
Symptoms of respiratory IgE reaction in food hypersensitivity
rhinoconjunctivitis, laryngeal edema
What indicates a positive prick skin test in allergy testing?
welt >3 mm
What is RAST?
Radioallergosorbent test- in vitro assay that checks for serum specific IgE antibodies
How long is the limit for strict elimination diets?
6 weeks
Definition of constipation
<3 BM per week
Treatment for constipation
> 1 yr: 0.5 g/kg inc in fiber
<1 yr: barley cereal or prune/pear juice at 2 mL/kg/d
Definition of glycemic load
glycemic index X g CHO present
Definition of glycemic index
ranking system of how quickly a certain CHO raises glucose level
4 types of insulin
Rapid, short, intermediate, long
Characteristics of rapid insulin
15 min, peak at 30-90 min, duration 3-5 hrs
Characteristics of short acting insulin
30-60 min, peak 2-4 hrs, duration 5-8 hrs