Nutrition Flashcards

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What does nutrition do

A

Supplies energy, builds and repairs tissues, regulates organs and systems, helps to prevent contraction of certain diseases, and aid in recovery from other diseases

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2
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What are the six main nutrients

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Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, minerals

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3
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Fat soluble vitamins

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A, D, E, K

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4
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Water soluble vitamins

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C, B

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5
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What is the normal amount of calories per day for an adult

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2000

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6
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What is digestion

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Digestion is the process of food breaking down to give you the nutrients and illuminate the waste, Starts in the mouth and ends in the intestines

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7
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What are the three dietary guidelines

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Dietary reference intakes (DRI’s), Food guidelines, nutrition labels

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8
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Eating disorders

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Anorexia, bulimia, dysphasia, hypervolemia, hypovolemia, imbalanced nutrition, iron deficiency anemia

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9
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What is anorexia

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When you do not

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10
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What is bulimia

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When you eat too much and make yourself throw up

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11
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What is dysphagia

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When you cannot swallow

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12
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What is hypervolemia

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Excess fluid volume

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13
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What is hypovolemia

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Not enough fluids

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14
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What is imbalanced nutrition

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More nutrients then your body needs

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15
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What is Iron deficiency

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When your body lacks iron

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16
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What is the normal glucose level

A

4-7 mmol/L

17
Q

What is hypoglycemia

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Dizziness, anxiety, sweating, pillow, confusion, fatigue, shakiness, hunger

18
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What is Hyperglycemia

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Confusion, fruity smell, ketones in urine, blurry vision, dry mouth, headache, 3 p’s (polyuria (have to pee a lot), polydipsia (thust), polyphagia (hungry))

19
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Types of diets (CRSH CRLP TNG)

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Cardiac, Renal, lactose intolerant, gluten free, NPO, clear liquid, thickened liquid, Puréed, soft, high-fiber, regular (CRSH CRLP TNG)

20
Q

Normal gastric ph

A

0-4

21
Q

Normal lung PH

A

Less than or equal to 6

22
Q

What foods do you give it to somebody with dysphasia

A

Puréed, puddings/custard’s, thick liquids

23
Q

Signs of dysphasia

A

Coughing before during or after swallowing
Shortness of breath after swallowing
Wet voice before during or after swallowing
Drooling
Holding food in mouth
Complaining food is stuck

24
Q

S & S for diabetes type one

A
Thirst
Urination
Bed wetting
Extreme hunger
Unintended weight loss
Mood changes
Fatigue
Blurred vision
25
Q

S&S for diabetes type two

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Thirst
Urination
Hunger
Weight loss
Fatigué
Blurred vision
Slow healing sores
Frequent infections
Numbness in hands and feet
Darkened skin in armpits and neck