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Nutrition Review Exam

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cardiac diet   admitted with or have pre-existance heart disease *low fat/cholesterol diet may restrict sodium  
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diabetic diet   metabolic disorder, inability to synthesize or process food into forms the body can use for energy, growth, & development. *prescribed number of calories & proportions of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.  
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gluten-free diet   for people with celiac disease, an atrophy of the mucosa * complete elimination of gluten  
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high-calorie diet   excessive weight loss, cannot reach/maintain healthy weight * ordinary food plus food with high calorie count.  
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high-protein diet   need to gain weight or a tissue repair * high protein foods  
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no added salt/NA restricted   clients with problems with fluid retention or congestive heart failure * no salt added (NAS)  
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progressive diet   introduces food in stages as client can tolerate * following major surgery or gastrointestinal illness  
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pureed   clients cannot chew or who have dysphagia * ground to soft, silky texture  
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Why would a TPN feed be ordered?   *Severly malnourished and preparing for surgery *Receiving radiation/chemotherapy *Major surgery, severely burns, multiple fractures *Prolonged coma *Sever anorexia *Sever inflamed bowel *terminally ill  
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What does NPO mean? When would you post an NPO sign?   *Nothing by mouth for 8-12 hrs *fasting blood sugar or a blood test for cholesterol & triglycerides  
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Explain how the following factors affect nutritional needs A) activity   individuals in hospital are typically inactive & therefore need fewer calories *process of healing will increase body and calorie utilization  
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Explain how the following factors affect nutritional needs B) age   older people need less calories * children need more especially during growth periods  
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Explain how the following factors affect nutritional needs C) gender   men need more than women *hormones also play a role in increasing metabolic rated  
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Explain how the following factors affect nutritional needs D) Genetics   body structures predetermined by genetics and affects our basal metabolic rate  
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Explain how the following factors affect nutritional needs E) Illness   fever trama and surgery raise a person's metabolic rate  
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Explain how the following factors affect nutritional needs F) pregnancy   metabolism increases to meet energy demands  
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How many graiin products should an adult eat in a day?   6-8  
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How many food groups are there?   4  
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What is the "other" food group?   oils and fats  
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