Nutrition

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the building blocks of proteins

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amino acids

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a positive nitrogen balance

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anabolism

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the amount of energy used by the body at rest to maintain vital function

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basal metabolic rate

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the standard used to define obesity

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bmi===body mass index

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is an eating disorder characterized by self imposed starvation

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anerexia nervousa

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is an eating disorder characterized by periods of binging followed by purging or laxatives

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bulimia nervousa

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the breakdown or destructive phase of metabolism

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catabolism

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is a lipid belonging to a class of chemical substances called sterols performs specific funtions in the body

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cholesterol

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is a generic term for nondigestable chemicals substances found in plants

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dietary fiber

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may occur after surgery in which a portion or all of the stomach is removed (patial or total gastrectomy

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dumping syndrome

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are those that our body cannot make in amounts necessary for good health there are 6

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esential nutrients (carbs, fat, protein, water, vitamins, minerals)

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administration of nutrients in the gi tract

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enteral nutrition

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is the bodys storage form of carbs

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glycogen

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a process in which hydrogen is added to vegetable oil to make it more solid and stable to rancidity

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hydrogenation

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is a measurement of energy

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kilocalorie

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are a group of organic substances that are insoluble in water that are necessary in the body for good health ex-fats and cholesterol are these

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lipids

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are molecules made of lipids surrounded by proteins

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lipoproteins

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is the use of specific nutrition services to treat an illness, injury, or condition. It involves modifying diets in such a way as to meet the requirements created by disease or injury

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medical nutrition therapy

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can be defined as the amount of nitrogen that is consumed compared with the amount of nitrogen that is excreted

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nitrogen balance

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food that contain large amounts of nutients relative to the kilocalories

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nutrient dense food

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is defined as an excess amount of adipose tissure or body fat

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obesity

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hyperalimentation, or ______ is the term that is used to describe intravenous feedings

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parenteral nutrition

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a progressive macrocytic megaloblastic anemia,,,affecting mostly older people

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pernicious anemia

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______ is food fiber and other substances that remain in the colon after digestion is completed

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residue

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a feeling of fullness and satisfaction from food

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satiety

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a diet used as a medical treatment

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therapeutic diet

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refers to the administration of a hypertonic solution into a large central vein

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total parenteral nutrition

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is the administration of nutritionally balanced liquified foods or formula through a tube inserted into the stomach duodenum or jejunum by way of a naso tube or feeding ostomy

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tube feeding

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strict vegetarian diet completly excludes all animal products

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vegan

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role of the nurse in promoting nutrition

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encourage compliance
serve meals in a positive manner
observe and report signs of poor nutrition
assist with eating/feeding

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the main function of carbs

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to provide energy

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the food pyramid has ___groups

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6

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the 6 essential nutrients

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water, carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals,

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how many cals for fat

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9

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simple carb example

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monosaccharides, disaccharides, fructose, sucrose, and lactose

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what is the bodys storage form of carbs?

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glycogen

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what is the benefit of fiber

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to aid in digestion, less constipation

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bodys storage form of fat

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adipose tissue

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secretion of the liver necessary to emulsify fat

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bile

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LDL

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the bad cholesterol

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vitamin for vision not enough ya get night blindness

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vitamin A

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assists with blood clotting

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vitamin K

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aka the sunshine vitamin can get in milk

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vitamin D

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which vitamin helps prevent osteoporosis

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calcium

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sources of potassium

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baked potatoes, cantelope