Nutrition Flashcards
What are the different orbital fat pad signs?
well nor - bulged, fluid hide loss
mild to mod - slightly dark circles, hollow
severe - hollow look, depressions, dark circle, loose skin
What are the different signs for temple?
well - defined
m to m - slight depression
severe - hollow, scooping, depression
What are different clavicle signs?
well - M not visible, F some protrussion
M to M - visible some protrusion
S - protuding, prominent
What are shoulder signs?
well - round, curves
M to M - acromion slight protrusion
S - looks square
What are the scapula signs?
Well - bones not prominent
M to M - mild depression, slight bone show
S - prominent visible bone, depression
What are the triceps and biceps?
Well - ample fat
M to M - some depth to pinch
S - little btw finger - fingers tough
What are the interosseous signs?
W - muscle buldge, flat
M to M - slight depression
S - depression btw thumb and forefinger
What causes lack luster hair?
protein def
What causes thin hair?
protein, biotin, zinc def
What causes hair dyspigmentation?
protein def
What cause easy plucking of hair?
protein, zinc, EFA def - dark skinned individuals
What cuases eye issues?
vit a def
What are the vit a def issues with the eye?
conjunctival xerosis, bitot’s spots, corneal xerosis, keratomalacia
What causes atrophic papillae (smooth slick tonuge)?
iron def
What causes angualr stomatitis?
riboflavin def
What causes cheilosis?
vit B def
What causes lip pallor?
iron def
What causes spongy bleeding gums?
vit c def
What causes bright red gums?
vit a def
What causes gum ulcerations?
vit c, folate or b12 def
What causes xerosis of skin (scaling, drying?
essential FA or zinc def
What causes follicular hyperkeratosis?
vit a def
What causes petechiae?
vit c or K def
What causes pellagrous dermatosis (skin hyperpigmentation)?
niacin, tryptophan
What causes flanky paint dermatosis?
protein def
What causes spoon nail (koilonychia)?
iron def
What causes splinter hemorrhages?
vit c def
What causes white spots in nails?
zinc def
What causes epiphyseal enlargment?
vit c or d def
What causes beading of ribs?
vit D def
