Nutrition ATI Final Flashcards
What is the minimum amount of carbohydrates needed to fuel the brain?
130 grams
How many grams of fiber do women need a day?
25 grams
How many grams of fiber do men need a day?
38 grams
What is the recommended intake of protein a day?
0.8 grams per kilogram
What are some examples of water-soluble vitamins?
Vitamin C and B-complex
What are some examples of fat-soluble vitamins?
Vitamins A, D, E, & K
Vitamin C foods
citrus foods
tomatoes
peppers
green leafy vegetables
strawberries
What are sources of Niacin?
meat
legumes
milk
whole grain & enriched breads and cereals
liver
nuts
What are sources of Thiamin?
widespread among most all plant and animal tissue
Especially meats, grains, & legumes
Riboflavin sources include
milk
meats
dark leafy green vegetables
Biotin foods include
eggs
milk
dark green vegetables
Folic acid is the synthetic form of what vitamin?
Folate
Folate food sources are?
liver
dark green leafy vegetables
orange juice
legumes
Sources of vitamin A
orange/yellow fruits & veggies
fatty fish
dairy
Sources of vitamin D
fish
fortified dairy
egg yolks
sunlight
Sources of vitamin E
vegetable oils
grains
nuts
dark green veggies
Sources of Vitamin K
green leafy veggies
eggs
Major sources of potassium include?
oranges
dried fruits
tomatoes
avocados
dried peas
meats
broccoli
bananas
dairy
meats
whole grains
potato
canteloupe
Major sources of Chloride?
table salt
added salts
processed foods
What are the major sources of calcium?
dairy
broccoli
kale
fortified grains
What are the major sources of Magnesium?
green leafy veggies
nuts
whole grains
tuna
halibut
chocolate
What are the major sources of Phosphorus?
dairy
peas
meat
eggs
legumes
cola
What is the major side effect of Iron?
constipation
Heme-iron foods consist of?
meat
fish
poultry
Non-heme iron foods consist of?
grains
legumes
vegetables
A healthy BMI is
18.5 to 24.9
Albumin range?
3.5 to 5
Prealbumin range?
15 to 36
What should you consume to decrease the risk for developing some cancers?
Five servings per day of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables
What is a vegan diet?
excludes all meat and animal products
What is a Lacto Vegetarian diet?
diet includes dairy products but excludes meat
What is a Lacto-Ovo vegetarian?
Diet includes dairy products and eggs but excludes meat
What should you eat when you have a heart condition?
Decrease saturated fat
decrease cholesterol as much as possible
DASH diet
if high LDL = increase monounsaturated fats and soluble fiber
What should you eat when you have a nervous system condition?
adequate B-complex vitamins, calcium, sodium
What should you eat when you have a bone condition?
Consuming recommended serving of calcium, magnesium, & phosphorus
Incorporate weight-bearing physical activity
What should you eat when you have a bowel condition?
intake adequate amount of fiber
What should you eat for cancer prevention?
increase fiber and plant-based foods
limit sat fat and trans fat
increase polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 fatty acids)
limit sodium
avoid alcohol
regular exercise/activity
How much should you increase your calories in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
340 calories
How much should you increase your calories in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy?
452 calories
In the first 6 months of breastfeeding, how much should you increase your calories?
330 calories
In the second 6 months of breastfeeding, how much should you increase your calories?
400 calories
How many grams of protein should you eat when pregnant?
71 grams a day
How much weight should be gained in pregnancy if BMI is normal (18.5-24.9)
25-35 pounds
How much weight should be gained in pregnancy if BMI is underweight (<18.5)
28-40 pounds
How much weight should be gained during pregnancy if BMI is overweight (25-29.9)
15-25 pounds