Nutrition

Question 1

what does a nutritional assessment include?

Answer 1

interview and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, BMI)

Question 2

BMI categories

Answer 2

< 18.5 underweight. 18.5-24.9 healthy weight. 25-29.9 overweight. > 30 obese

Question 3

what waist circumference indicates increased risk of diabetes or cardiovascular disease?

Answer 3

> 35 inches for women. > 40 for men

Question 4

what is a bad waist hip ratio?

Answer 4

> .90 for males. > .85 for females

Question 5

Signs of anorexia

Answer 5

loss of energy, amenorrhea, bruise easily, wear baggy clothes, decreased HR, diminished reflexes

Question 6

what are some history questions you should ask for nutrition?

Answer 6

# of times a week meat is eaten
# of pieces of fruit
# of meals away from home
# of meals
# of times a week fish, chicken, or turkey are eaten
# of desserts
what type of drinks

Question 7

warnings signs of poor nutritional health

Answer 7

illness that made a patient change kind/amount of food eaten
fewer than 2 meals a day
few fruits, vegetables, and milk products
three or more drink of ETOH
tooth of mouth problems
poor community
eat alone and unable to cook or shop

Question 8

the international standard for assessing body size in adults

Answer 8

BMI (Body Mass Index)

Question 9

24 hour recall

Answer 9

breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks?
drinks? how much?
how many times a week do you eat out?