Nutrition

Question 1

a systematic measurement of the size and makeup of the body using height & weight as the principal measure

Answer 1

Anthropometric Measurement

Question 2

standard norms for normal height-weight relationships

Answer 2

Ideal Body Weight

Question 3

energy needs of a person at rest after awakening

Answer 3

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

Question 4

calculated from height & weight in children and adults and used as a reliable indicator for body fat

Answer 4

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Question 5

nutrient reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine used to serve as a guide for good nutrition and provide the scientific basis for the development of food guidelines such as recommended amts of vitamins in both the US & Canada

Answer 5

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Question 6

administration of nutrients & fluid into the stomach or intestinal tract via a feeding tube

Answer 6

Enteral Nutrition (EN)

Question 7

inorganic elements that catalyze biochemical reactions

Answer 7

Minerals

Question 8

acheivement of equal intake & output of nitrogen in the body

Answer 8

Nitrogen Balance

Question 9

organic substances found in foods that are essential for normal metabolism

Answer 9

Vitamins

Question 10

type of cholesterol (high density & low density)

Answer 10

Lipoprotein

Question 11

loss of muscle due to aging…can be decreased with weight bearing exercise

Answer 11

Sarcopenia

Question 12

Normal Pre-Albumin Level

Answer 12

20-40

Question 13

Normal Transferrin Level

Answer 13

200-400

Question 14

nutrition provided to a patient through IV

Answer 14

Parenteral Nutrition

Question 15

nutrition provided to a patient through infusing into a peripheral IV line…not as concentrated

Answer 15

Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition

Question 16

nutrition provided to patient solely though IV (GI system may not be intact)

Answer 16

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

Question 17

make up 95% of the fat in the body…include saturated, unsaturated & transfat

Answer 17

Triglycerides

Question 18

occurs when patient is not eating enough protein…increase with supplements, patient teaching

Answer 18

Protein Energy Malnutrition

Question 19

lacking teeth

Answer 19

Edentulous

Question 20

vitamin in sweet potatoes & carrots…good for eyes, skin & hair

Answer 20

Vitamin A

Question 21

vitamin in milk, yogurt…good for bones

Answer 21

Vitamin D

Question 22

vitamin in corn, nuts & green veggies…good for heart, antioxidant

Answer 22

Vitamin E

Question 23

vitamin in green, leafy veggies…good for coagulation

Answer 23

Vitamin K

Question 24

vitamin that is decreased in alcoholics

Answer 24

Vitamin B1 Thiamin

Question 25

vitamin used for hypercholesteremia

Answer 25

Vitamin B3 Niacin

Question 26

vitamin in animal products, liver & lean meat…deficiency results in pernicious anemia, neuritis, sore mouth/tongue, nerve damage

Answer 26

Vitamin B12 Cobalamin

Question 27

vitamin in organ meats, red meats, raisins…needed for RBC development, energy & O2 transport…vitamin C will increase absorption…do not give with dairy products, caffeine, eggs, antacids or PPIs (decreased absorption)

Answer 27

Iron

Question 28

1 Liter of Fluid is equal to…

Answer 28

1 kg of weight

Question 29

Risk Factors for Malnutrition

Answer 29

D.E.T.E.R.M.I.N.E!! Disease, Eating poorly, Tooth loss/mouth pain, Economic Hardship, Reduced social interaction, Multiple Medications, Involuntary weight loss, Needs assistance, Elder (above 80)