Nutritional Concepts

Question 1

Body mass index

Answer 1

Measurement of body fat based on height and weight, that applies to both men and women ages 18-65

Question 2

Normal BMI range

Answer 2

20-25

Question 3

Underweight BMI

Answer 3

Under 20

Question 4

Overweight BMI

Answer 4

Over 25

Question 5

Basel Metabolic Rate

Answer 5

Energy needed to maintain life sustaining activities for a period of time at rest.

Question 6

Resting metabolic rate/ resting energy expenditure(REE)

Answer 6

Energy needs that one needs to consume over a 24 hour period to sustain the internal workings of the body at rest.

Question 7

RDA

Answer 7

Recommended dietary allowances

- What a HEALTHY person should consume in a day.

Question 8

Units of nutrition

Answer 8

Carbohydrates 
Proteins 
Fats
Water
Vitamins 
Minerals

Question 9

Ovolactovegeterian

Answer 9

Avoid: meat, fish, poultry

Eat: eggs, milk

Question 10

Lactovegeterian

Answer 10

Avoid: eggs

Will drink milk

Question 11

Vegans

Answer 11

Consume only plant food

Question 12

Anthropometry

Answer 12

Measurement of human individual by skin fold, circumferences, and weight.

Question 13

Who is at high risk for nutritional problems

Answer 13

Elderly, special needs, hospitalized, povertized

Question 14

Hospital diets(ordered by physician)

Answer 14

• Regular/general
• Clear liquid
• Full liquid
• Soft
• Puréed
• high fiber
• NA restricted
• Diabetic exchange(carb)

Question 15

Enteral feeding

Answer 15

Nutrients given through the GI tract

Question 16

Tube feedings

Answer 16

• NG Tube

- Jejunum Tube

Question 17

Parenteral nutrition

Answer 17

Nutrients are provided by intravenous route

Question 18

4 principles of nutrition

Answer 18

1. Digestion
2. Absorption
3. Metabolism and storage of nutrients
4. Elimination