T1 L1: Malnutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of malnutrition?
A
When deficiency of nutrients causes measurable adverse effects on the body composition, function, or clinical outcome
2
Q
What % of adults are overweight globally?
A
39%
3
Q
What is a stoma?
A
An opening in the body
4
Q
Name some differences between simple and stress starvation
A
- increased metabolic rate in stress but decreased in simple starvation
- more proteins and glucose is broken down in stress
- greater water and salt retention in stress
- no difference to insulin resistance
5
Q
With malnutrition, at what day does skeletal muscle and function decrease?
A
day 5
6
Q
What % of mass loss causes psychological disturbances?
A
18%
7
Q
What is dysphagia?
A
Difficulty swallowing
8
Q
What is the mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) used to measure?
A
BMI
9
Q
How common is malnutrition on hospitals?
A
30% of patients
