Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
22 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
How do you calculate BMI?
|
Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
kg/(height(m)*height(m)) |
|
|
What is the characteristic symptom on Kwashiorkor?
|
edema
|
|
|
How many calories are supplied by a gram of alcohol?
|
7 cals/gm
|
|
|
How many calories are supplied by a gram of protein?
|
4 cals/gm
|
|
|
How many calories are supplied by a gram of carbohydrates?
|
4 cals/gm
|
|
|
How many calories are supplied by a gram of fats?
|
9 cals/gm
|
|
|
Which disease was identified by the World Health Organization as a major nutritional deficiency disease?
|
Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)
|
|
|
Vitamin C intake enhances the absorption of which mineral?
|
Iron
|
|
|
How do you calculate the Total Energy Expenditure of a person?
|
TEE = BMR * Physical Activity Level (PAL)
|
|
|
What is the PAL for an average lifestyle?
|
1.6
|
|
|
What is the likely practical intake for an enterally fed catabolic patient (in grams / kilogram)?
|
1.3-1.5 g/kg.
|
|
|
How much weight should be gained during a pregnancy with twins (regardless of BMI)?
|
16-21 kg
|
|
|
How much weight should be gained during a pregnancy if the mother is of normal weight?
|
11-14 kg
|
|
|
Which supplements should pregnant vegetarians add to their diet?
|
Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D
|
|
|
How much faster than normal will children grow during the 'catch-up' phase?
|
10-14x as fast as normal
|
|
|
What nutrient is most needed in 3rd trimester and during lactation compared to the non-pregnant state?
|
Calcium.
1200mg/day compared to 500mg/day. |
|
|
How do we define 'failure to thrive'?
|
Downward crossing of two or more major percentile lines on a standard growth chart.
|
|
|
What percentage of breast milk is IgA?
|
10%
|
|
|
What is sarcopenia?
|
Progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass that occurs with aging.
|
|
|
What is the rate of protein synthesis of a 1 year old infant in grams/kg per day?
|
Premature baby: 17.4 g/kg/day
1 yo infant: 6.9 g/kg/day Young adult: 3.0 g/kg/day Elderly: 1.0 g/kg/day |
|
|
What symptoms define frailty?
|
3 of the following 5:
1) Weight loss of > 5kg/year 2) Self reported exhaustion 3) Weakness (fall in hand grip strength) 4) Slow walking speed 5) Low physical activity |
|
|
What is the criteria for the diagnosis of malnutrition in the elderly?
|
Weight loss: >5% in 3 months or > 10% in 6 months
BMI < 20 Serum albumin < 3.5g /dL Calf circumference < 31 cm |
