Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is the normal calorie requirement of adults?
A
30kcal/kg/day
2
Q
What is the normal protein requirement of adults?
A
1g/kg/day
3
Q
What are the lab tests used to monitor nutritional status?
A
Prealbumin
Albumin
Transferrin
4
Q
Where is iron absorbed?
A
Duodenum
5
Q
Where is B12 absorbed?
A
Terminal ileum
6
Q
What are the surgical causes of vitamin B12 deficiency?
A
Gastrectomy
TI excision
Blindloop syndrome
7
Q
Where are fat soluble vitamins absorbed?
A
Terminal ileum
8
Q
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
A
Vitamin K, A, D, E
9
Q
What are the Vitamin K clotting factors
A
Factors 2, 7 , 9, 10
10
Q
Where is calcium absorbed? (2)
A
Duodenum (actively)
Jejenum (passively)
11
Q
What is the best lab to check for adequacy of nutritional status?
A
Prealbumin
12
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