Nutrition

Question 1

What is anthropometry?

Answer 1

Is a measurement system of the size and makeup of the body.

Height and weight are obtained for each patient admission to any health care setting

Question 2

Discuss a selection of nutrients important for the body to function?

Answer 2

1.) Proteins - essential for synthesis of body tissue, growth, maintenance and repair

2.) Fats - most calorically dense nutrient. In addition to serving as fuel that supplies energy, fat cushions vital organs, lubricates body tissue, insulates and protects cell membranes

3.) Water- critical component of the body because cell function dpeneds on fluid environment

4.) Vitamins - organic substances essential to normal metabolism

Question 3

Difference between positive enrgy balance Vs negative energy balance?

Answer 3

Positive energy balance occurs when caloric intake is greater than caloric output

Over time, calories consumed in excess contribute to weight gain

A negative energy balance: Caloric intake is less than caloric output

Reducing the intake of 500 calories a day for a week can result in 1 pound of weight loss

Question 4

Ex of Nutrient modification diet?

Answer 4

Diabetic
No added sugar
No added salt
Substitution Mrs. Dash
Low fat (heart healthy)
High fibre
Renal diet
Low sodium
Low protein

Question 5

Ex of Texture modification diets?(swallowing/chewing issues)

Answer 5

Diced
Mechanical soft
Chopped/ground meats
Pureed
Smooth liquid consistency
Dysphagia
Jaw injury

Question 6

Liquid modifications diet?

Answer 6

Clear fluid – water broth, coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, clear fruit juices, gelatin, popsicles
Full fluids – smooth-textured dairy products, custards, refined cooked cereals, vegetable juice, all fruit juices
Thickened fluids levels – see AHS document in Blackboard