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Lesson 14 BNA

TermDefinition
apathy a lack of interest
diet cards cards that list residents names and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and any other dietary instructions
diuretics substances that increase urine formation and cause the body to excrete sodium, potassium, and water through the kidneys.
fasting a period of time during which food is given up voluntarily.
fluid balance maintaining equal input and output
fluid overload a condition in which the body cannot eliminate the fluid consumed
glucose natural sugar
graduate container for measuring fluid volume
intake the fluids taken in and used by the body also called input
lactose intolerance the inability of the body to digest lactose a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products
malnutrition the lack of proper nutrition that results from insufficient food intake or an improper diet
metabolism the process of breaking down and transforming all nutrients that enter the body to provide energy and growth.
nutrient a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism
nutrition the process by which the body uses food to maintain health
output fluid that is eliminated each day through urine, feces, vomitus and perspiration; also includes suctioned material and wound drainage
puree to blend or grind food into a thick paste
restrict fluids a medical order to limit the amount of fluids a person drinks to the level set by a doctor
special diet a diet for people who have certain illnesses or conditions; also called therapeutic or modified diet
vegans people who do not eat any animals or animal products including milk, cheese, other dairy items, or egg; vegans may also choose not to use or wear any animal products
vegetarians people who do not eat meat, fish, or pourltry and Amy or may not eat eggs and dairy products.
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