Nutrition and Hydration Flashcards
What puts a person at risk of constipation?
lack of exercise, not enough fluids, not enough fibre
What is the prevalence of constipation in elderly people?
33.5%
What order do waste products travel through the large bowel ie the names of the parts of the colon
ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum
What are the causes of incontinence?
UTIs, Medication, Overactive bladder
What is the most common causes of UTI
bacteria
symptoms of a UTI
dark or strong smelling urine, needing to pass urine more frequently, burning/stinging when passing urine
Who are ITI’s common in?
pregnancy, after the menopause, and those with a catheter
What do fats in the diet do?
help the body absorb vitamins
How much of our plate should be fruit and veg according to WHO?
1/3
According to EAT-WELL how many glasses of water should we be having daily
6 - 8
How long does WHO recommend breastfeeding?
the first 6 months of life
What is MUST?
a five step screening tool to identify adults who are malnourished or obese
What are the causes of dehydration?
diarrhoea, vomiting, excessive sweating, poor fluid intake
What individuals are at risk of dehydration?
chronic diseases such as diabetics, infants and children, medication, individuals who exercise/work outdoors in hot weather + adults aged 70 and over at great risk
Which BMi suggests a person is overweight but not obese?
26-29
Which BMI is considered obese?
Once you hit 30 !
Red flag signs for Bowel Cancer?
Blood in poo, weight loss, extreme tiredness, a lump in the abdomen, change in bowel habit
What does the urinary system consist of?
Bladder, Ureter, Urthera, Kidney
What are the causes of diarrhoea?
Infections: viral, bacterial, and parasitic
Food intolerance
Medication
Stress and Anxiety
Digestiver Disorders
What is considered a normal stool?
a normal shape with cracks in the surface
Stools should be soft and easy to pass
What can fruit that has been juiced do?
quickly raise blood sugars
What do dairy products contain a lot of?
Vitamin b12, this is an important source for vegetarians
What does the term nocturia mean?
The need to wake up through the night to pee
What are symptoms of dehydration?
Feeling thirst
Dry Mouth/Skin
Headache
Dark urine
What is a micronutrient?
mostly vitamins and minerals , example vitamin a
PROTEIN FATS AND CARBS are MACRO
What foods are high in protein?
Nuts for vegetarians
Meat, fish, eggs and milk naturally
