Nutrition Flashcards
how much carbs make up a balanced diet
1/3
what are carbs a good source of
fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins
what is the best source of iron
red meat
what is the max salt intake by age
1-3 years = 2
4-6 years = 3
7-10 years = 5
Adults + children over 11 = 6g / day
what is scurvy
vitamin c deficiency which can lead to connective tissues not forming properly, bleeding, corkscrew shaped hairs etc.
what risk factors exist for scurvy
EtOH, tobacco,being male, low income, haemodialysis and poor nutritional status.
what is rickets
vitamin D and calcium deficiency
what sources of iron exist
meat and liver bean nuts dried apricots wholegrains fortified breakfast cereals soy bean flower
what are the consequences of obesity
heart disease
stroke
type 2 diabetes
how do we calculate BMI
weight/height2
what is malnutrition
when diet is insufficient to meet the demands of the body
what are the consequences of malnutrition
muscle weakness, self care, falls and chest infestion
immune system fighting infections
wound healing
kidney function
mental health - depression, apathy, self neglect
reduced fertility and long term health problems for the baby
what is the must score
malnutrition universal screen tool of which there are 5 steps
what are the 5 steps of the must score
measure height and weight and calc BMI
note percentage of any unplanned weight loss and score using tables
establish acute disease effect and score
add scores to obtain overall risk of malnutrition
use management guidelines and or local policy to develop care plan.
what can we provide when a patiient cant swallow
nasrogastric tube
peg tube
