Nursing 2750 Nutrition: Exam Three Flashcards
What would the nurse recommend to a patient who needs lifestyle changes regarding fat intake?
Nutrition (Mediterranean diet is the best)
Weight reduction
Physical activity
doesn’t all have to happen at once
In general terms, which hormone is ghrelin?
The hunger hormone
What would a nurse instruct/inform patients regarding margarine?
Has no cholesterol if made from vegetable oils but has as many calories as butter still, and may or may not contain unsaturated fatty acids
What are some populations especially targeted by health fraud?
Older adults Those with chronic pain HIV/AIDS patients Overweight people Cancer patients Adolescents
What are some personality traits classic to anorexia?
Perfectionism
Overly dependent
Sensitive to criticism
Social insecurity
How does mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT) work?
The patients learn to control responses to emotional states, make conscious food choices, recognize hunger and satiety cues, and cultivate self-acceptance
What influence does ghrelin have on body composition?
It increases appetite and food intake, and adapts to weight loss by making body gain weight
What are some common sources of sodium?
Seasonings Processed foods Some natural foods Pickled/preserved/canned foods Table salt MSG
What are some signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Cool/clammy/pale skin Confusion Erratic behavior Hunger Trembling and shaking
What is bulimia nerviosa?
Food addiction that leads to binge eating, which leads to purging or compensatory behavior, such as fasting or exercise
What are some side effects of Migitol?
Gas and diarrhea
Who is responsible for ensuring that health products are safe and not misleading?
The manufacturer
What are some dietary sources of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Olive oil
Peanuts
Canola oil
What is the role of the parent in guiding teens pertaining to nutrition?
Maintaining a household where meals and snacks are available
Linolenic acid is also known as…
Omega 3 fatty acid
What are some factors that override good food choices for teens?
Lack of time
Scheduling demands
Peer pressure
Lack of meals to eat that are easily eaten and repeatable
What is the role of estrogen during pregnancy?
Promotes growth of uterus and breasts and makes connective tissue in the pelvis more flexible
What can be some nutritional impacts of even mild substance abuse in the teen years?
Compromised nutritional status
Decreased iron and zinc absorption
What happens to the kidneys during pregnancy?
The GFR increases, which allows some glucose, amino acids, and vitamins in the urine
What are some key nutrients that may be lacking if fast food is the main food consumed?
Vitamins A and C
Why is there an increased protein need during pregnancy?
To help build and maintain new tissues
Why are protein requirements higher during the first four months of life?
Growth is the most rapid in this time
What does migitol do?
Delay absorption of glucose from the GI tract
Why should fat intake not be restricted in infants?
Because fatty acids are essential for proper brain and nervous system development