Nutrition Assesstment Flashcards
refers to the complex processes by which nutrients are ingested, digested, absorbed, transported, used, and then exreted
nutrition
quick to convert energy
simple carbs
slow to convert to energy
complex carbs
body uses then for an energy source then breaking down proteins to fuel the body’s energy needs
Protein Sparing
making hormones such as insulin
act as enzymes
found in blood as plasma proteins
proteins
- The recommended dietary
allowance (RDA) for protein is
10% of the daily dietary
intake for adults.
- The recommended dietary
allowance (RDA) for protein is
10% of the daily dietary
intake for adults.
*Stored in adipose
cells and are
classified as
triglycerides, which
make up 95% of fats
Originates from animal sources
or tropical oils
* Solid at room temperature
Saturated fats
Originates from plant sources
* Soft or liquid at room temperature
Unsaturated fats
- Providing concentrated energy (double that of proteins and
carbohydrates) - Aiding in absorbing fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
- Supplying essential fatty acids for healthy skin
- Insulating skin and nerve fibers
- Protecting internal organs
- Lubricating skin to slow water loss
Functions of fats:
- The RDA for fats in healthy adults
is
20% to 35% of total calories
consumed.
A fat-like substance that the liver produces
* Found in brain and nerve tissue
* Serves as an essential element in all cell
membranes
* Necessary as a component of bile salts that aid in
digestion
* Essential for the production of several hormones
such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisone
* Also found in animal food sources, such as meats,
egg yolks, and dairy products
Cholesterol
- Vitamins are categorized as either
fat- or
water-soluble.
- Because vitamins can be
reduced or destroyed by
overcooking,
assessment of
food preparation methods
should be a part of nutritional
assessment.
- Can be found in all body
fluids and tissues.
The best sources of minerals
are in unrefined and
unprocessed foods, and
can be found in all major
food groups.
Minerals
Water accounts for
50% to
80% of body weight,
On average, most adults need
2,000 to 3,000 mL of daily
water intake.
*The was
designed to encourage
better dietary choices by
illustrating the five food
groups using a familiar
mealtime visual, a place
setting.
ChooseMyPlate
Food Guide
is defined as excessive body fat in
relation to lean body mass.
- Obesity
Generally, a person who is 10%
over ideal body weight (IBW) is
considered
overweight,
whereas
one who is 20% over IBW is
considered
obese.
