Nutrition Flashcards
Three types of amino acids
Essential: the body cannot produce
Nonessential: the body can make from essential amino acids or protein break down
Conditional: not essential but needed when body is healing or under stress
Excess fiber intake results in…
compromised mineral absorption
What important functions does water provide for the body?
transporting nutrients and oxygen, regulating body temperature, removes waste
Parenteral Nutrition
nutrients delivered intravenously (into the vein)
Hyponatremia
low level of sodium in blood cause from excessive water intake
Sources’ to increase Vitamin A (Retinol)?
good source is yellow and orange foods
oranges, egg yolks, fish oil, butter, milk
Complex Carbs
fruits, vegetables, cereal, starch, and rice
Nasogastric Feedings
delivery of formula through tube through the nasal passage into stomach
Essential Nutrients
the body cannot produce these, needing to gather essential nutrients from foods
proteins, carbohydrates, fats(lipids)….. additionally, water, vitamins, minerals, and fiber
Two classes of vitamins
Fat-soluble- Vitamin A, D, E, K
Water Soluble- Vitamin B’s, Biotin, Vit C
What make up calories?
unit that provides measurement of energy
protein, fats, carbs,
What major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid base balance, and muscle and nerve function?
SODIUM- PT with cardiovascular disease should decrease sodium intake but some sodium is essential
Simple Carbs
honey, candy, cane sugar
simple sugar the body requires for energy
Three types of fat
Unsaturated: less dense and heavy, oils (mono or poly saturated) olive, canola, corn
Trans fat: fatty acid used to preserve processed foods, raises LDL
Saturated fats: primarily from food products, solid at room temperature
Nonessential Nutrients
nutrients the body can produce naturally
vitamin D and cholesterol
