Nutritional Concepts Flashcards
Body mass index
Measurement of body fat based on height and weight, that applies to both men and women ages 18-65
Normal BMI range
20-25
Underweight BMI
Under 20
Overweight BMI
Over 25
Basel Metabolic Rate
Energy needed to maintain life sustaining activities for a period of time at rest.
Resting metabolic rate/ resting energy expenditure(REE)
Energy needs that one needs to consume over a 24 hour period to sustain the internal workings of the body at rest.
RDA
Recommended dietary allowances
- What a HEALTHY person should consume in a day.
Units of nutrition
Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Water Vitamins Minerals
Ovolactovegeterian
Avoid: meat, fish, poultry
Eat: eggs, milk
Lactovegeterian
Avoid: eggs
Will drink milk
Vegans
Consume only plant food
Anthropometry
Measurement of human individual by skin fold, circumferences, and weight.
Who is at high risk for nutritional problems
Elderly, special needs, hospitalized, povertized
Hospital diets(ordered by physician)
- Regular/general
- Clear liquid
- Full liquid
- Soft
- Puréed
- high fiber
- NA restricted
- Diabetic exchange(carb)
Enteral feeding
Nutrients given through the GI tract