MNT and Disease part 2 Flashcards
Addison’s disease
why
mnt
treatment
why: adrenal cortex insufficiency,
MNT: high protein, high salt, frequent meals
treatment: corticosteroids, vitamin D and calcium
Goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
avoid goitrogens
cruciferous veg, soy products
Gout
why:
Avoid
Diet
When in Gout don’t drink alcohol
Why: Disorder of purine metabolism
Increase serum acid
Avoid: avoid alcohol, no red meat, seafood, processed foods
Diet: moderate protein, liberal CHO low fat
Galactosemia
Diet:
Diet is the only treatment
needs galactose and lactose free diet
breastfeeding is not recommended
Glycogen storage disease
what is is it
what does it cause
diet
no glucose 6 phosphatase in liver resulting in unable to convert glycogen into glucose leading to hypoglycemia.
low fat diet, consistent glucose feedings
PKU why: Avoid: Supplement Restrict Diet
why: Phenylalanine can't be converted to tyrosine Avoid: aspartame supplement: tyrosine restrict: phenylalanine Diet :need low CHO
Homocystinuria
what is it:
Supplement with:
amino acid disorder
supplement b6 B9 B12
Arthritis
why:
meds:
Diet
Why: inflammation of joints, Meds: antioxidants, anti-inflammatory disease Diet: Mediterranean diet NSAID Aspirin and weight loss
Epilepsy
why
Diet:
Why: abnormal brain activity
Ketogenic diet for children (high in fat 90% calories come from fat) 4 to 1 ratio
Cerebral Palsy
Why:
Why: motor disability
spastic= low calories to prevent obesity, high fiber and fluid to prevent constipation
non-spastic= high calories, high protein, finger foods to prevent weight loss
Paralysis
what is it
Diet
Supplements
inability to move due to injury, stroke 10% below energy needs stage 1-2 = 1.2-1.5 pro/kg Stage 3-4 1.5-2.0 pro then supplement with vitamin C and Zinc
ADHD
name
diet
medications
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
healthy diet
ADHD medication- weight loss, loss of appetite
Alzheimer’s disease
what is it
diet
type of dementia
diet: finger foods,
avoid distraction,
Mediterranean diet, consistent meal times,
diet low in saturated fats
COPD
what is it
diet:
pulmonary disease, breathing is hard
they require more energy
Small frequent meals with high cal and protein
high fat diet is better
Cystic Fibroses
Pancreatic insuffiency where thick mucus is formed in lungs blocking airways
PERT with meals and snacks that contain fat
high pro, high calories
water soluble, fat soluble vitamin
high salt