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Fundamentals Ch 26
Nutrition
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/16/2010

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carbs-sugars
Definition
these are our primary source of energy
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in the liver and skeletal muscles.
Definition
where is glucose stored?
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making enough insulin in the pancreas-diabetes
Definition
if we have too much glucose then our bodies aren't...
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amino acids
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these are the building blocks of protein
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ketones, acidity of blood
Definition
when proteins are used for energy they makes...and this raises the...
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nitrogen ammonia--urine
Definition
what can protein be converted to? where is it excreted?
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protein
Definition
this is responsible for metabolism, immune system function, fluid balance, acid-base balance and a 2nd source of energy
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lipids
Definition
key component of lipoprotein
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insoluble in water
Definition
how do you know is something is a carbon containing source?
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lipoproteins
Definition
these are insoluble in water and main transport vehicle for lipids in the bloodstream
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LDL
Definition
this cholesterol transports cholesterol to body cells
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HDL
Definition
removes cholesterol from bloodstream
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triglycerides
Definition
fat that sits in blood stream
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helps with formation of VD, estrogen and testosterone.
Definition
what are the good actions of cholesterol?
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saturated, unsaturated
Definition
these fasts are dense heavy, these are light, watery
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ADEK
Definition
what are the fat soluble vitamins?
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C and B, folic acid
Definition
water soluble vitamins?
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iron
Definition
most common mineral to be depleted
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magnesium
Definition
this helps lower blood pressure
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men-55-65%, women 50-55%
Definition
how much water are we made of?
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obesity
Definition
too many calories leads to
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BMR
Definition
amount of energy required at rest
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BMR + physical activity
Definition
how do you find the total energy needs?
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toddlers and preschoolers
Definition
this age group needs fewer calories than infants but increased protein
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school age
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this group needs inc. proteins and vitamins, usually see an increase in junk food around this age
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adolescents
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this group has increased metabolic needs, require more energy, begin to see anorexia and bulemia
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young adults
Definition
this is the age for increased need for most nutrients
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older adults
Definition
see osteoporosis in this age group
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folic acid and extra 500/day
Definition
what increased nutritional needs do pregnant women have?
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full liquid
Definition
soup, milk, shake and pudding would be what kind of diet?
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overweight
Definition
if you have a body mass index of >25 but < 29 then you are
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obese
Definition
if you have a BMI of > 30 then you are
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> 100
Definition
what are the prediabetic levels?
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126
Definition
what is the diabetic fasting levle
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>200
Definition
what is the diabetic level for nonfasting?
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albumin
Definition
this lab value is a good indicator of nutrition, low levels are associated with malnutrition
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creatinine
Definition
this is the end product of skeletal muscle, excellent indicator of kidney function
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HGB/HCT
Definition
these lab values help to identify anemia
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blood urea nitrogen
Definition
BUN
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etiology of the imbalance
Definition
in order to manage nutritional imbalances, what must you first identify?
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overnutrition
Definition
endocrine problem would be an example for etiology for
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assist with calorie calculation and meal planning, encourage exercise/lifestyle changes, weight weekly, food diary
Definition
what are some interventions for obesity?
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encourage cliet to seek counseling for eating disorder, devise strategies to improve client's appetite, enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition
Definition
what are some interventions for managing nutritional imbalances
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enteral (NG and NE), PEGS, Parenteral
Definition
what are some alternative feeding methods?
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