Nutrition Ch. 8

Question 1

Nutrients provide
body calories

Answer 1

o Energy
o Build and maintain
body tissues
o Regulate
body processes

Question 2

Basal metabolic rate
(BMR)

Answer 2

is base energy
requirement;
influenced by
multiple factors

Question 3

Carbohydrates

Answer 3

Main source of energy and fiber

Question 4

Protein is essential for

Answer 4

growth, source of energy, and repair of body tissues

Question 5

Micronutrients

Answer 5

Required in small amounts; Minerals and Vitamins.

Question 6

Major Minerals

Answer 6

Require large of 100 mg a day

Question 7

Trace minerals

Answer 7

Less than 100 mg a day

Question 8

Conditions that need more water

Answer 8

Fever, GI illness, Respiration illness, and infections.

Question 9

Water

Answer 9

2.5 L to 3 L

Question 10

Ask patient questions to elicit information about:

Answer 10

o Current health status
o Past medical history
o Family history
o Personal and psychosocial history
o Risk factors

Question 11

Past Medical History and Family History

Answer 11

What concerns have you had regarding weight or eating problems?
o What measures did you take to correct these problems?
o Have you had any surgery that has affected your weight? What has the
overall impact been on your health?
* Has anyone in your family had nutrition-related problems such as obesity
or diabetes?
* Have you or anyone in your family suffered from an eating disorder such
as:
o Bulimia nervosa? Anorexia nervosa?
Wilson & Giddens (2022)

Question 12

Present Health Status

Answer 12

• Do you have any chronic illnesses?
• What medications do you take?
• Do you take vitamins or dietary supplements?
• Have you noticed any unexplained weight changes

Question 13

Personal and Psychosocial History

Answer 13

• Describe your activity level
• Do you have any food intolerances or allergies
  -Do you use street drugs or alcohol

Question 14

Adult with BMI over 30 should be referred to:

Answer 14

Intensive multicomponent behavior interventions.

Question 15

Equipment needed for Assessment

Answer 15

• Weight and height scale
• Calculator
• Tape measure
• Tongue blade
• Penlight
• Examination gloves
• Skinfold calipers

Question 16

Order Assess; Routine

Answer 16

o Measure height and weight to
calculate BMI
o Assess general appearance
and orientation
o Inspect skin, hair, nails, eyes, oral
cavity, and extremities
o Palpate skin, hair, nails, eyes, oral
cavity, and extremities

Question 17

Special Circumstances:

Answer 17

o Calculate desirable body weight
o Calculate percentage change
in weight
o Calculate waist-to-hip ratio
o Estimate body fat by measuring
triceps skinfold
o Assess nutritional status by
reviewing laboratory tests
(if available)

Question 18

Nutritional Assessment for Older adults

Answer 18

o Ability to acquire and prepare food
o Social interactions
o General functional assessment

Question 19

Overweight, Obesity, and extreme obesity BMI:

Answer 19

• 25
  -30
  -40

Question 20

Hyperlipidemia

Answer 20

elevated serum lipids, including cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids.

Question 21

Cause Hyperlipidemia

Answer 21

dietary fats and genetics

Question 22

Protein-calorie malnutrition

Answer 22

Inadequate protein and calorie intake: Poor or limited food, Wasting syndrome, and malabsorption syndromes.
BMI less than 18.5