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Nurtriton
nurs 132 nutrition
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrition | study of nutrients and the manner the body processes them. |
| Essential nutrients that provide energy | Carnohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids |
| Orgranic compound that composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. 4 cal/g diet is composed of 50-60% Stored as glycogen | Carbohydrates |
| Required for formation of body structures. made up of 22 aminoacids.. 4 cal/g 10-20% dietary intake | Protein |
| Where does the digestion of protein take place? | Starts in the stomach, most in the small intestine. Any excess nitrogen fromt he protein is metabolized by the kidneys |
| When do the body requirements increase for protein? | During growth, pregnancy, lactation, and illness or injury |
| Serum protein: 6-8g/dLSerum albumin: 3.5-5.5 g/dLTransferrin: 240-480 mg/dLLymphocyte cout >1800Creatinine: 0.4-1.5 mg/dLUrea: 17-18 mg/dL | Lab values e/t protein |
| Concentrated form of energy. 9 Cal/g.Stored as triglycerides. Provides insulaton structure and temperature control | Lipids |
| Fatlike substance foud in animal products. Used in the synthesis of bile acid. Too much increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Normal level is >200. An increase in fiber increases the fecal excretion. | Cholesterol |
| Needed by the body for metabolism of energy nutrients. Consits of vitamins, minerals, and water | Regulatory nutrients |
| Organic compounds which facilitate chemical reactions in the body | Vitamins |
| Must be ingested daily. Vitamin B comples and Vitamin C | Water soluble vitamins |
| Dissolve in fat, stored in the liver or fatty tissues. Vitamin A,D,E,K | Fat soluble vitamins |
| Onorganic elements or salts found naturally in the earth. Provide structure within the body. regulate body processes. | Minerals |
| Calcium, phosphorpous, magnesium | Macrominerals |
| Iron, zinc, manganese, iodine | microminerals |
| Required for most body functions. Not stored in the body. is excreted daily. | Water |
| What is the requirment of water intake daily? | 2-2.5 liters |
| Patients at risk for inadequate water intake | Elderly, comatose,kidney disease, profuse persporation, diarrhea, vomiting, severe burns |
| Liquid at room temperature, inadequate protein, calories, and most nutrients. tansitonal diet after acute illness or surgery | Clear liquid diet |
| Liquid at body temperature. difficent in calories, protein, fiber Vitamin B6, follic acid, iron, Transitional diet between clear liquids and regual or soft diet. | Full Liquid diet |
| Adequate diet nutritionally. Low in fiber, fat and seasoning, for those with difficulty chewing or swallowing | Soft diet |
| Restricts fiber and residue. Used for bowel inflamaton, acute diverticulitis, and ulcerative colitis | Low Fiber Diet |
| Adds fiber. Used for irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis | High Fiber Diet |
| Eliminates food that irritate the stomach either chemically or manchanically. used for ulcers and gastritis. | Bland diet |
| LImits total fat intake to less than 50 g/day. used for steatorrhea, pancreatitis, gall bladder disease, hyperlipidemia | Low fat Diet |
| Provides complete nutrition, bypassing the GI tract. Given if albumin is >2.5 g/dL. Partial given in a peripheral vein with 10% glucose. Total includes insulin, heparin, glucose 25% Total is given in a centeral line. | Parenteral Nutrition |
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