Nutrition Flashcards
carb digestive end product and enzyme
monosaccharides
amylase
protein digestive end product and enzyme
amino acids
protease
fat end product and enzyme(s)
monoglycerides + fatty acids
lipase and bile
fat soluble vitamins
vitamin A
vitamin D
vitamin E
vitamin K
vision
what vitamin
vitamin A
Calcium absorption
what vitamin
Vit D
Clotting
what vitamin
K
binds to intrinsic factor
what vitamin
B12 (cobalamin)
aids in iron absorption
what vitamin
ascorbic acid (vit C)
6 major minerals
Na+
K+
Ca++
Cl-
Mg+
Phosporus
7 trade elements
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Iodine
Manganese
Chromium
Selenium
why is it important to get rainbow veggies?
all have different vitamins, micronutrients, etc.
where is vitamin B12 absorbed
distal ileum
B12 binds to intrinsic factor where
stomach
Beriberi is a deficiency in what what vitamin
thiamine
wenicke-korsakoff syndrome is a deficiency in what vitamin
thiamine
cheilitis - what vitamin def?
riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine
angular stomatitis - what vitamin def?
riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine
glossitis - what vitamin def?
riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine
pellagra (3 Ds - diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia)
what vit def?
niacin (b3)
macrocytic anemia only -what vit def
folate
macrocytic anemia + peripheral neuropathy - what vit def
b12 - cobalamin
rockets, osteomalacie - what vit def
D
night blindness, bitot spots, poor wound healing, dry skin - what vit def
A
tetany- what nutrient def
calcium
pallor, pale conjunctiva, koilonychia (spoon nails) - what nutrient def
iron
petechiae/purpura - what vit def
C and K
what is necessary to prevent neural tube defect in preg
folic acid
what foods should be avoided in preg due to safe food handling/consumption concerns
cured deli meats, unpasteurized products, fish
what should exclusively breastfed infants also receive
vit D supplementation
what is a crucial component to healthy infancy
chart and monitor growth patterns
healthy childhood suggestions
whole grains, fruit/veggies, dairy, lean meats
avoid sweetened foods and beverages
components of healthy adulthood
well-balanced nutrient rich diet - healthy food choices, portion control, food prep and meal planning, and mindful eating
Na+ recommendation
less than 2300 mg/day
what method should you promote with adult pts
MyPlate method
replace refined grains with whole grains
5+ servings of veggies/fruits
25-35 g fiber
protein rich foods
in the elderly population, what increases nutritional risk
just normal aging
what are some “normal aging” problems with the elderly that lead to increased nutritional risk
multiple medical problems
malignancy, dementia
polypharmacy
phys changes
decreased functional status
can’t prep food
social implications - poverty, fixed income, isolation, depression
how should you approach nutrition with the elderly
liberalize their diet
incorporate high calorie foods if needed
add oral nutrition and supplements as needed
who conducts nutrition assessment
dietitian
what does the nutrition-focused physical exam focus on
body weight
muscle wasting
fat stores
volume status
signs of nutrient deficiencies
edema and ascites are found on physical exam – what deficiency
protein
sunken dry appearance of orbital area - what deficiency
dehydration
temporal muscle wasting - what def
protein and calorie
poor wound healing, pressure ulcers - what def
protein
vit C/A
zinc