Nutrition Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
HTN
A
> 120/80
2
Q
Prediabetes
A
FBG > 100
3
Q
hyperlipidemia
A
low HDL, high triglycerides, LDL and cholesterol, high risk ratio
4
Q
obesity
A
BMI > 30
5
Q
elevated waist circumference
A
> 88 cm for women; > 102 cm for men
6
Q
cheilosis
A
cracks in lips and corners of mouth
7
Q
glossitis
A
beefy red tongue
8
Q
bitot spots
A
plaques on sclera/conjunctivae
9
Q
xeropthalmia
A
dry eye
10
Q
malnutrition
A
organ dysfunction, low immune defense
11
Q
cachectic
A
fat and muscle wasting
12
Q
failure to thrive
A
weight loss, anorexia, low desire/energy to perform ADLs
13
Q
pellagra
A
inflamed skin/mucus membrane, dementia (niacin deficiency)
14
Q
scurvy
A
swelling/bleeding gums, petechiae (vitamin C deficiency)
