Nutrition and Diet Flashcards
Energy, body temperature
carbohydrates
tissue growth and repair
protein
energy and repair, carries vitamins A and D
Fat
carries nutrients, regulates body processes, lubricates joints
Water
is essential for growth and development
tissues maintenance and repair
cellular metabolism
organ function
Nutrition
Uses nutrition therapy and counseling to manage diseases.
Medical nutrition therapy
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids (fats)
Macronutrients
Water
Vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins
Water-soluble vitamins
Minerals
micronutrients
Cholesterol
Phospholipids
Triglycerides
Fatty Acids
Saturated
Trans fat
Unsaturated
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Lips (fats)
Either fat soluble or water souluble
vitamins
microminerals
microminerals (trace elements)
minerals
Needed protein, vitamins, fats, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, and potassium
daily values
Diet history
Ask patient about food preferences, values regarding nutrition, and expectations from nutritional therapy.
Screening
assessment
Anthropometry
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Laboratory and biochemical tests
Physical examination
Dysphagia
additional assessment
Below 18.5 = Underweight
18.5-24.9 = Healthy Weight
25-29.9 = Overweight
>30 = Obesity
>40 = Extreme Obesity
>52 = Morbid Obesity
body mass index