NCLEX Q's - Dietary Flashcards
Foods that are naturally high in iron
kidney beans, soybeans, chickpeas, lima beans, cooked Swiss chard, red meat, liver and other organ meats, blackstrap molasses, lentils, egg yolk (not egg whites), spinach, kale, turnip tops, beet greens, carrots, raisins, and apricots.
High in potassium (K+)
Meats, some dairy products, dried fruits, bananas, cantaloupe, kiwi, and oranges
Vegetables that are high in potassium include avocados, broccoli, dried beans or peas, lima beans, mushrooms, potatoes, seaweed, soybeans, and spinach.
What is a “clear liquid diet”?
A clear liquid diet consists of foods that are relatively transparent.
CARBOHYDRATES
mnemonic
(My Favorite Game is Volleyball)
Milk, Fruits, Grains, Veggies
CHOLESTEROL
mnemonic
(A Sedentary Lifestyle Ends)
animal products, shellfish, liver and organ meat, egg yolks
SATURATED FATS
mnemonic
(LasVegas Bars Beats Hollywood)
luncheon meats, beef, butter, hard yellow cheeses
POLYUNSATURATED FATS
plant oils (corn, safflower, sunflower)
PROTEINS
mnemonic
(Proteins BuilD Fearless Men)
poultry, bread and cereals, dairy products, fish, meats (w/c has complete proteins/contains all essential amino acids)
VITAMIN C
mnemonic
(CCTB)
citrus fruits (strawberries, oranges, kiwi), cabbage, tomato, broccoli
VITAMIN A
mnemonic
(Eye Must Feel Very Lively)
egg yolk, milk (whole), fruits, veggies (lively - green, orange, yellow), liver
VITAMIN D
mnemonic
(Cute MilkFish Oil)
cereals, milk (fortified), fish, oils
VITAMIN E
mnemonic
antioxidants (ANTOV)
- *a**pple, avocado, apricot
- *n**uts
- *t**omato, potato
- *o**ils, vegetable
- *v**eggies, green and leafy
VITAMIN K
(greens) green leafy veggies, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, brussels
SODIUM (Na)
Think of: Fast foods/processed, saltwater fish, canned foods
CALCIUM (Ca)
Think of: Dairy and Creamy (cheese, collar greens, milk, rhubarb, tofu, yogurt, etc
