Module J Flashcards
Advancing a Diet
food is gradually reintroduced to the resident due to surgery, in preparation for a procedure, or illness
Aspiration
accidental breathing in of food, fluid, vomit, or other object into lungs
Calcium
a mineral that keep bones and teeth strong
Calorie
energy value of a food or a beverage
Carbonhydrates
a nutrient that supplies energy and helps body use fats
Dehydration
serious situation when a person does not take in enough fluid for the body causing a decrease in amount of water in tissue
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Fats
a nutrient that is a good source of energy and gives flavor to food
Fluid Balance
when fluids taken in equal the fluids eliminated
Force Fluids
medical order for person to drink more fluids
Intake
amount of fluids taken in each day
Iron
a mineral that helps blood carry oxygen to all parts of the body
Malnutrition
the lack of proper nutrition because of a lack of food intake, improper diet, or impaired use of food by the body
Minerals
a nutrient that helps the body function normally
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Nutrients
substance found in food and fluids that are used by body for growth and maintenance of health
Nutrition facts label
simple tool from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found on all packaged foods and beverages and serves as a guide for making choices that can affect health
Output
amount of fluids eliminated each day
Proteins
a nutrient that is needed by every cell to help grow new tissue and help with tissue repair
Restrict Fluids
medical order for person to limit fluids taken in
Special Diet ( therapeutic diet or modified diet)
a specific diet ordered for a person because of illness, condition, or preparation for a procedure
Serving Amount
shows the amount that is equal to one serving of a food or beverage
Serving Size
shows the number of servings in a package or container of food or beverage
Vitamins
a nutrient that helps the body function normally; body gets majority of vitamins from certain foods; examples are Vitamins A and C
