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Textbook Key Terms Chapter 24
Key terms from Chapter 24 of Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants 6th Ed.
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06/28/2014

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anorexia
Definition
The loss of appetite.
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aspiration
Definition
Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs.
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calorie
Definition
The fuel or energy value of food.
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Daily Value (DV)
Definition
How a serving fits into the daily diet; expressed in a percent based on a daily diet of 2000 calories.
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dehydration
Definition
A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues.
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dysphagia
Definition
Difficulty swallowing.
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edema
Definition
The swelling of body tissues with water.
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graduate
Definition
A measuring container for fluid.
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intake
Definition
The amount of fluid taken in.
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nutrient
Definition
A substance that is ingested, digested, absorbed, and used by the body.
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nutrition
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The processes involved in the ingestion, digestion, absorption, and use of foods and fluids by the body.
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output
Definition
The amount of fluid lost.
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