Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of macronutrients are needed?
A
- carbs 50%
- proteins 14-20%
- fats 10%
2
Q
What is the most vital nutrient?
A
H20
3
Q
What is the quickest and most simple method to assess for diet adequacy?
A
24-hour recall
4
Q
What kind of measurement is useful for assessing a patient’s nutritional status?
A
anthropometric measurement
5
Q
What labs assess nutrition?
A
- TSH- if this is off everything is off
- cbc
- albumin
- lipid profile
- fasting glucose
- Hgb A1c
6
Q
What is recommended daily Na intake per AHA?
A
1500 mg/day
7
Q
Recommended limit of ETOH for men and women
A
men- 2 drinks
women- 1 drink
