Nutrition Exam 1 Cards Flashcards
4 Goals of a nutritional evaluation
Asses quality and quantity of intake
Determine if nutrition therapy counseling is warranted
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions
Monitor changes in nutritional status
What part of the History is dietary information usually obtained in
The social history
BMI normal weight range
18.5-24.9
BMI overweight range
25-29.9
Waist circumference cutoffs for men and women
40 inches for men 35 inches for women
Fat soluble Vitamins
ADEK
Vitamin B1 Thiamine Roles (3)
Glucose metabolism, antioxidant, neuro metabolism
Vitamin B1 Thiamine Sources (4)
Pork, Fortified Grains, Seeds, Nuts
Who is usually deficient in thiamin (B1)
Alcoholics or those with a poor or restricted diet
What lab test do we run for B1 (Thiamine)
Whole blood thiamine
Thiamine deficiency
(2 types)
Beriberi:
Wet - Cardiovascular symptoms, increased HR, edema, SOB
Dry - Neuro symptoms, Neuropathy, Wernike’s encephalopathy, Korsakoff syndrome
Vitamin B3 Niacin role in the body
Creates NAD and NADP and runs general metabolic processes
Dietary sources of B3 niacin (7)
Meat, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts, seeds, fortified grains
Those at risk for Niacin B3 deficiency (4)
Alcoholics, Anorexics, HIV+, Malabsorption
Vitamin B3 deficiency (Hint 3 Ds)
Pellagra: photosensitive dermatitis, Diarrhea and dementia in advanced cases
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine role
Protein and neurotransmitter metabolism, gluconeogenesis
Dietary sources of B6 pyridoxine (2)
Fish, Poultry, Potatoes, Fortified Grains
Those at risk to be deficient in pyridoxine B6 (3)
CKD, GI diseases such as IBD and celiac, autoimmune pts
Symptoms of pyridoxine deficiency (4)
Anemia, dermatitis, depression, seizures
Role of vitamin B9 folate(3)
amino and nucleic acid metabolism, cell division, in utero neural tube development
4 Sources of B9 folate
Leafy greens, broccoli, asparagus, grains
Those usually deficient in folate (5)
Alcoholics, smokers, poor diet, malabsorption, MTHFR gene mutation
Lab tests for folate (2)
serum folic acid or homocysteine
Symptoms of folate deficiency
Anemia, Glossitis, GI upset, Fatigue
Role of B12 Cobalamin (2)
Nucleic acid metabolism, conversion of folate to its active form
Sources of B12 (5)
Meat, dairy, shellfish, eggs, fortified grains
4 Causes of B12 deficiency
Vegan diet. GI malabsorption including Gastric Bypass, PPI use, H. pylori
Lab tests for B12 (3)
B12, Methylmalonic acid (MMA, more reliable but more expensive), Homocysteine
4 symptoms of B12 deficiency
Anemia, Peripheral Neuropathy, Cognitive defects, Fatigue
Role in the body of Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C
Antioxidant, gene expression, Production of proteins including collagen
Dietary sources of Ascorbic acid vitamin C
Fruits (esp. citrus), bell peppers, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables
Those at risk for a vitamin C ascorbic acid deficiency (4)
Alcoholics, Smokers, Poor Diet, Dialysis
Role of Vitamin A - Retinoids in the body
Key component in rods and cones, epithelial cell production, Bone teeth repro and immune functions
Dietary sources of vitamin A (4)
Organ meats, egg yolks, fortified milk, orange foods
2 lab tests for vitamin A
Vitamin A or Beta carotene
Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency (4)
Night blindness, Blurry vision, xerosis, keratomalacia
Symptoms of Vitamin A toxicity (4)
Altered mental state, seizures, headache, blurred vision
Active form of vitamin D
Calcitriol
Role of Vitamin D in the body
Needed for absorption of calcium in the gut
Dietary sources of vitamin D(4)
Fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified dairy, mushrooms (D2)
People usually deficient in Vitamin D Calciferol(5)
Low sunlight or dark skinned individuals, Renal or liver disease, breastfed newborns, Poor diet
2 Tests for vitamin D
Vitamin D, Calcitriol
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency (3)
Fatigue, Bone Pain, Muscle weakness or cramps
Symptoms of vitamin D toxicity
Same as deficiency
Role of vitamin E in the body (2)
Antioxidant, cells membranes
3 dietary sources of vitamin E
Vegetable oils, Seeds, Nuts
People usually deficient in VItamin E
Malnourished or Fat malabsorption - RARE
Symptoms of Vitamin E deficiency(4)
Ataxia, Muscle weakness, fatigue, N/V
Symptoms of vitamin E toxicity (4)
Bleeding, weakness, fatigue, N/V
Role of Vitamin K in the body
Blood clotting, Bone and Kidney metabolism
2 Sources of vitamin K
Leafy and cruciferous vegetables, Can be made by gut flora
3 people deficient in Vitamin K
Newborns, Fat malabsorption, Warfarin pts
3 symptoms of vitamin K deficiency
Bleeding, Hemmorhage, Bone malformation
Sources of Heme and Non-Heme Iron
Heme: Meat, Poultry, Seafood
Non-Heme: Green Leafy Veggies, Legumes, Nuts
People at risk for iron deficiency
Plant based diets, women, chronic blood loss pts
4 signs of iron deficiency
Anemia, Fatigue, Cognitive difficulties, impaired immunity
Function of iodine in the body
Mostly used in thyroid hormone to regulate metabolic function
Sources of dietary iodine (4)
Seaweed, fish, shellfish, salt
Symptoms of iodine deficiency
Goiter
In pregnancy - Pregnancy loss, retardation and cretinism
Sources and deficiency symptoms of calcium
Sources: Dairy, leafy green vegetables
Deficiency: Neuro/MSK symptoms including weakness and muscle spasm
Sources (3) and deficiency of magnesium
Dairy, green leafy vegetables, whole grains
Deficiency: Neuro/MSK symptoms - fatigue, weakness and muscle spasms
2 drugs that can cause hypomagnesemia
Diuretics and PPIs
How many essential amino acids are there?
Nine
2 Essential Fatty acids
linoleic and alpha linoleic acid
4 Sources of essential fatty acids
Vegetable oils, linseed oil, flaxseed oil, seafood
Where is essential fatty acid deficiency most common?
Patients on total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Energy densities of the three macronutrients
Carbs and Protein - 4cal/gram
Fat - 9cal/gram
Carbohydrate
Contains Carbon and Water in a 1:1 ratio
Percent of carbohydrates in most diets
40-70% (recommendation is 45-65%)
6 functions of carbohydrates
Fuel for metabolic processes
Prevent use of protein for energy
Enable fat metabolism/oxidation
Taste and Variety
Healthy gut
Help form important cellular structures
3 monosaccharides
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
3 disaccharides
sucrose, lactose, maltose
Composition of maltose, sucrose and lactose
Maltose= 2 glucoses
Sucrose=Glucose and fructose
Lactose=Glucose and Galactose
Difference between soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble - dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance
Insoluble - Stays intact and increases stool bulk
Recommended fiber intake for males and females
30-38 g/d for males; 21-25 g/d for females
Basic digestion of carbohydrates - 3 steps
Amylase begins carbohydrate breakdown
Monosaccharides are absorbed in the small intestine
Liver changes all sugars into glucose
Impact of insoluble carbs on glycemic uptake
Although they cannot be absorbed, fiber slows the absorption of simpler sugars and flattens the blood sugar spike out
Glycemic index/Glycemic load
Evaluates the 2hr postprandial curve for blood glucose with reference to a standard
Glycemic load is similar but takes into account a standard serving size of that food
4 Clinical pearls for carbohydrate related pt. counseling
Less processed is generally more healthy
Eat carbs WITH protein and fat
The type of carb is more important than the amount
Avoid sugary beverages
Recommended percentage of calories from fat
20-35%
7 functions of dietary fat
Store energy, Absorption of vitamins, Provide essential fatty acids, Component of body structures, insulation, cushioning for viscera, add to food flavor and palatability
Trans fats in food
Are banned as a food additive but can still be formed during food processing
Digestion of Fats - 3 steps
Triglycerides broken down to fatty acids by lipase
Bile salts emulsify fatty acids
Liver packages fats for delivery
3 Factors that effect fat absorption
Infancy - must have HUMAN milk b/c it contains lipase and other milks don’t
Capacity decreases with age
IBF or Gastric resections can result in fat malabsorption
Suggested amount of saturated fats per day
less than 10% total calories
4 clinical pearls for dietary fat intake
Less processed=more healthy
Don’t replace fats with carbs
Type is more important than amount
Elimination of fat is not as important as maintaining balance
Macronutrients by highest to lowest satiety index - calorie for calorie how filling is it?
Protein
Carbs
Fats
Major functions of proteins - 2
Structural and Functional
Can be used for energy
Semi-Essential Amino Acids - What are they (don’t list)
AAs that are normally produced by the body but may be limited by prematurity or severe stress
Role of pepsin in breaking down proteins
Begins to break proteins into amino acids
Two proteases produced by the pancreas and small intestine
Trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen