Chapter Eight Flashcards

Key Terms

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nutrition

A

how the body uses food to maintain health.

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nutrient

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a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate metabolism.

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therapeutic diets

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diets for people who have certain illnesses, conditions or food allergies; also called modified or special diets.

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modified diets

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diets for people who have certain illnesses, conditions or food allergies; also called special or therapeutic diets.

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special diets

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diets for people who have certain illnesses, conditions or food allergies; also called modified or therapeutic diets.

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puree

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to blend or grind food into a thick paste of baby food consistency.

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7
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NPO

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abbreviation meaningnothing by mouth; medical order that means a person should not have anything to eat or drink.

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8
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dehydration

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a serious condition that results from inadequate fluid in the body.

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9
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fluid overload

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a condition that occurs when the body cannot handle the amount of fluid consumed.

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10
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edema

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swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.

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11
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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing.

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12
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aspiration

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the inhalation of food, fluid or foreign material into the lungs.

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13
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parenteral nutrition (TPN)

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the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.

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14
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nasogastric tube

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a feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach.

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15
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube

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a feeding tube that is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

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16
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gastrostomy

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a surgically created opening into the stomach in order to insert a tube.