NURS 175- Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Anthropometry
A
good nutrition and activity prevent disease and increase well-being
2
Q
Populations causing BMI inaccuracy
A
- pregnant
- children
- athletes
- elderly
- body-builders
3
Q
Pear Shaped
A
- gynoid
- harder to lose weight
4
Q
Apple Shaped
A
- easier to lose weight
- android
- more dangerous (fat over organs)
5
Q
BMI Values
- Underweight
- Overweight
- Obese (I)
- Obese (II)
- Morbidly Obese
A
- <18.5
- 25-29.9
- 30-34.9
- 35-39.9
- > 40.0
* goes up by 5
6
Q
Changes in Elderly
A
- reduced saliva
- increased taste threshold
- decreased taste threshold
- decreased thirst sensation
- reduced gag reflex
- decreased peristalsis
- increased use of medications
- early satiety
- impaired smell and taste perception
7
Q
Xerostomia
A
dry mouth
8
Q
What increases the risk of osteoporosis
A
- calcium
- vitamin D
- phosphorous
9
Q
What are the three classes of carbohydrates and how are they absorbed
A
- Monosaccharides
- absorbed as is (glucose and fructose) - Disaccharides
- broken down before absorbed (sucrose, maltose, lactose) - Polysaccharides (complex)
- not sweet (too large)
- starch, glycogen, fiber
10
Q
What is the funciton of carbs in our bodies
A
- metabolism
- energy for cells
- glycemic index
11
Q
What are sources of carbs
A
- starchy veggies
- refined grains
- whole grains
- green veggies and carrots
- milk
12
Q
What re the two classes of fibre, are they soluble in water, and what do they do?
A
- Soluble (barly, legumes etc.)
- dissolves in water
- protects from cardio disease
- feeling of fullness - Insoluble (bran, veggies etc.)
- does not dissolve in water
- elimination of waste
13
Q
Fat is the most _____ nutrient.
A
calorically dense
14
Q
High Density Lipo-Proteins (HDL)
A
- lower blood cholesterol
- reduce risk of heart attack
15
Q
Low Density Lipo-Proteins (LDL)
A
- increased cholesterol and plaque
