Module J: Definitions

Question 1

Advancing a Diet

Answer 1

food is gradually reintroduced to the resident due to surgery, in preparation for a procedure, or illness

Question 2

Aspiration

Answer 2

accidental breathing in of food, fluid, vomit or other object into lungs

Question 3

Calcium

Answer 3

a mineral that keep bones and teeth strong

Question 4

Calorie

Answer 4

energy value of a food or a beverage

Question 5

Carbohydrates

Answer 5

a nutrient that supplies energy and helps body use fats – 4 Calories

Question 6

Dehydration

Answer 6

serious situation when a person does not take in enough fluid for the body causing a decrease in amount of water in tissue

Question 7

Dysphagia

Answer 7

difficulty swallowing

Question 8

Fats

Answer 8

a nutrient that is a good source of energy and gives flavor to food – 9 Calories

Question 9

Fat Soluble Vitamins

Answer 9

A,D,E,K

Question 10

Fluid Balance

Answer 10

when fluids taken in equal the fluids eliminated

Question 11

Force Fluids

Answer 11

medical order for person to drink more fluids

Question 12

Graduate

Answer 12

a measuring device for fluids

Question 13

Intake

Answer 13

amount of fluids taken in each day

Question 14

Iron

Answer 14

a mineral that helps blood carry oxygen to all parts of the body

Question 15

Malnutrition

Answer 15

the lack of proper nutrition because of a lack of food intake, improper diet, or impaired use of food by the body

Question 16

Minerals

Answer 16

a nutrient that helps the body function normally

Question 17

NPO

Answer 17

nothing by mouth

Question 18

Nutrients

Answer 18

substance found in food and fluids that are used by body for growth and maintenance of health

Question 19

Nutrition

Answer 19

when the body takes in and uses foods and fluids to maintain health

Question 20

Nutrition Facts Label

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Output

Answer 21

amount of fluids eliminated each day

Question 22

Proteins

Answer 22

a nutrient that is needed by every cell to help grow new tissue and help with tissue repair – 4 Calories

Question 23

Restrict Fluids

Answer 23

medical order for person to limit fluids taken in

Question 24

Special Diet (therapeutic diet or modified diet)

Answer 24

a specific diet ordered for a person because of illness, condition, or preparation for a procedure

Question 25

Serving Amount

Answer 25

shows the amount that is equal to one serving of a food or beverage

Question 26

Serving Size

Answer 26

shows the number of servings in a package or container of food or beverage

Question 27

Vitamins

Answer 27

a nutrient that helps the body function normally; body gets majority of vitamins from certain foods; examples are Vitamins A and C

Question 28

Water Soluble Vitamins

Answer 28

Vitamins B, C