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Nurse Aide I J Terms
Nurse Aide I Module J-Nutrition Definition List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Advancing a diet | means gradually changing a person's diet from liquids to solid foods as their condition improves. |
| Aspiration | when food, liquid, or saliva accidentally enters the lungs instead of the stomach. |
| Calcium | a mineral essential for strong bones, teeth, muscle function, and nerve signaling. |
| Calorie | a unit of energy that measures the amount of energy food provides to the body. |
| Carbohydrates | are nutrients that provide the body with a primary source of energy. |
| Dehydration | occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to a lack of enough water for normal function. |
| Dysphagia | difficulty swallowing, which can increase the risk of choking or aspiration. |
| Fats | are nutrients that provide energy, help the body absorb vitamins, and support cell growth. |
| Fluid Balance | is the state where the amount of fluid taken in equals the amount lost, keeping the body properly hydrated. |
| Force Fluids | means encouraging a person to drink more liquids to maintain proper hydration. |
| Intake | means to all the fluids and foods a person consumes by mouth, tube, or IV. |
| Iron | a mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood by forming part of hemoglobin in red blood cells. |
| Malnutrition | a condition that occurs when the body doesn’t get enough nutrients, either from not eating enough or not eating the right kinds of food. |
| Minerals | are essential nutrients that help the body function properly, including building bones, making hormones, and maintaining a healthy heartbeat. |
| NPO | stands for "nothing by mouth," meaning the person should not eat or drink anything. |
| Nutrients | are substances in food that the body needs for energy, growth, and repair. |
| Nutrition | is the process of taking in and using food to support the body’s growth, repair, and overall health. |
| Nutrition Facts Label | provides information about the nutrient content, serving size, calories, and ingredients of a food product. |
| Output | is the fluid and other substances a person eliminates from the body, such as urine, stool, sweat, and vomit. |
| Proteins | are nutrients that help build and repair body tissues and are essential for growth and immune function. |
| Restrict Fluids | means limiting the amount of liquids a person can drink, usually to prevent fluid buildup or other health issues, |
| Special Diet (therapeutic diet or modified diet) | a meal plan modified to meet a person's specific health needs or medical conditions. |
| Serving Amount | is the recommended quantity of food or drink typically consumed at one time, used to help measure nutritional information. |
| Serving Size | is the specific amount of food or drink that is considered one portion for nutritional labeling and dietary guidance. |
| Vitamins | are essential nutrients that help regulate body processes and keep organs healthy. |
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