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CNA Unit 14

Nutrition & Fluid Balance

TermDefinition
Nutrition The process by which the body uses food to maintain health
Malnutrition Lack of proper nutrition that results from insufficient food intake or an improper diet
Dysphagia Difficulty swallowing
Fasting Is a practice during which food is voluntarily given up for a period of time
Vegetarians Do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. May or may not eat eggs and dairy products
Vegans Are vegetarians who do not eat any animals or animal products, including milk, cheese, other dairy items, or eggs
Nutrient Necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism
Metabolism Process of breaking down and transforming all nutrients that enter the body in order to provide energy and growth
Diet Cards List the resident's name and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and other dietary instructions
Special Diets Often ordered for residents who have certain illnesses or conditions
Puree Blend or grind food into a thick paste
Lactose Intolerance Inability of the body to digest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products
Diuretics Substances that increase urine formation and cause the body to excrete sodium, potassium, and water through the kidneys
Glucose Natural sugar
Apathy Lack of interest
Intake/Input Fluid a person consumes
Output The fluid that is eliminated from the body each day
Fluid Balance A person maintains equal intake and output, or consumes and eliminates equal amounts of fluid
Graduates Containers that measure fluid in milliliters and may also measure in ounces
Fluid Overload Condition that occurs when more fluid enters the body than is eliminated from the body
Restrict Fluids (RF) The person is allowed to drink, but must limit the daily amount to a level set by the doctor
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