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What are changes that's reflective of malnutrition?
-lack of subcutaneous fat, brittle hair, weak hand grips,
poor wound healing, muscle wasting, abnormal cardio measurement (HR, b/p), general weakness
Simple Carbohydrates:
-classified as monosaccharides(glucose, fructose) & disaccharides(sucrose, lactose, maltose)
-found in SUGARS
Complex Carbohydrates:
-made up of many carb units: Polysaccharides
-Insoluble in water
-starches are polysaccharides
When is fast acting insulin given?
-before meals (humalog, novolog)
"trigger food"
-hershey kisses, ice cream w/ butterfinger
What is the diet for a pt w/ Renal Failure:
-low protein diet
-more carbs
-may restrict to 4oz of protein/day
Water soluble vitamins:
Vitamin C
B-complex
Fat soluble Vitamins:
Vitamin A,D, E & K
What is the normal BMI?
18.5-24.9 (calculated by dietian)
Low fiber foods:
cheese
pasta
What foods are high in K?
greeny leafy vegs
spinach, broccoli (high k+), cabbage
**What drug acts as an antagonist to Vitamin K?
-anticoagulant(coumadin)
pt taking anticoagulant should avoid vit K
What is important to assess when a pt is taking K+ po?
-urine output (make sure pt is voiding, b/c that's how its eliminated
Steroids:
increase appetite
increase glucose levels(monitor diabetics)
Foods high in K+:
bananas, oranges/ oranges juice, tomatoes, potatoe skins
How many serving per day:
1. grains
2. vegetables
3. fruits
4. milk
5. meats/beans
1. 6 oz daily
2. 2 1/2 cups daily
3. 2 cups
4. 3 cups daily
5. 5 1/2 oz daily