Quiz - Chapter 1, 2, 17, 21 highlights Flashcards
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Maleficence
an action that is harmful to other
individuals
Food frequency questionnaire
- Written survey of food consumption during a specific period of time, often one year
- Examines long-term food intake, so day to day and seasonal intakes will not affect it
- disadvantages relies on memory;Food list include common food only; not effective in short term food intake
Malnutrition
any condition caused by excess or deficient
food energy or nutrient intake or by an imbalance of nutrients.
mal = bad
4 Malnutrition Assessment Methods
Reviewing historical info on diet and health
Lab tests may detect possible nutrition problem in early stages
Anthropometric measurements and Physical exam pick up problem after it causes symotoms
Vegetables
- Folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and fiber
- 1 c vegetables =
1 c cut-up raw or cooked vegetables
1 c cooked legumes
1 c vegetable juice
2 c raw, leafy greens -
Five subgroups:
Dark-green veggies (Broccoli, kales, boy choy); Red and orange veggies ( Carrots, Tomatoes, Squash) ; Legumes (beans, soybeans, soy tofu) Starchy veggies (Cassava, corn, green peas, potatoes)
Prealbumin (transthyretin)
10 - 40 mg/dL
Grains
- Folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, iron, magnesium, selenium, and
fiber. -
1 oz grains =
1 slice bread
½ c cooked rice, pasta, or cereal
1 oz dry pasta or rice
1 c ready-to-eat cereal
3 c popped popcorn
Advance health care directive (living will)
written or oral instructions for med. tx to be used in the event of becoming incapacitated
Physical Activity Recommendations
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For Health
- Phsically active for at least 30 min most days of week
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To maintain BW
- 60 min of mod-intensity physical activity/day
- Children and teen should be physically active fo 60 min q daily
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Sustain weight loss in adult
- 60-90 min daily mod-intensity physical activity
Weight
Weight loss can indicate malnutrition
5% involuntary weight loss in one month
or 10% in six months suggests risk for PEM
Nutrition Screening
Admission data: Age, medical diagnosis, the severity of illness or injury
Anthropometric data (HWBC) : Height and weight, body mass index (BMI), unintentional weight changes, loss of muscle or subcutaneous fat
Functional assessment data: Low handgrip strength, general weakness, impaired mobility
Historical information: History of diabetes, renal disease, or other chronic illness; use of medications that can impair nutrition status;
extensive dietary restrictions; food allergies or intolerances; requirement for nutrition support; difficulties with
meal preparation or ingestion; depression, social isolation, or dementia
Laboratory test results: Blood test results that suggest the presence of inflammation (such as low serum protein levels) or anemia
Signs and symptoms: Reduced appetite or food intake, problems that interfere with food intake (such as chewing or swallowing
difficulties or nausea and vomiting), localized or general edema, presence of pressure sores
Diet Order
Specific instructions for dietary management
Moderation (dietary)
Providing enough but not too much of
a substance.
Oils
- are not a food group, but are featured here because they contribute vitamin E and essential fatty acids
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1 tsp oil =
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp soft margarine
1 tbs low-fat mayonnaise
2 tbs light salad dressing
Direct observation
- Observation of meal tray or shelf invetories before and after eating; possible only in residential facilities
- Does not rely on memory; Can be used to evalute the acceptability of a prescribed diet
- Disadvantages are that its labor intensive.
Nutrition Diagnoses
States the nutrition problem, etiology, and the signs/symptoms that evidence the problem
How do you determine Macronutrient %?
- Multiply macronutrient gram by kcal (eg P, 4kcal; C, 4kcal; F, 9kcal)
- 16 g carbohydrate X 4 kcal/g = 64 kcal
7 g protein x 4 kcal/g = 28 kcal
9 g fat x 9 kcal/g = 81 kcal
Total = 173 kcal - Take macronutrient kcal/g and divide by total kcal
- 81 fat kcal / 173 total kcal = 0.468
(rounded to 0.47)
Then multiply by 100 to get the
percentage:
0.47 x 100 = 47%
Structure/function
- Made without FDA approval
- Must not mention a disease or symptom
- describe effect on anatomy and physio

Durable power of attorney
a durable power of attorney: a legal document (sometimes called a health care
proxy) that gives legal authority to another (a health care agent) to make medical
decisions in the event of incapacitation.
kCalorie counts
Estimation of food energy (kcal) consumed by patients for one or more days
kcalorie( energy)
Management of food energy intake
Metric System
**Weight**: grams (g) 1 g = 1000 milligrams (mg) 1 g = 0.04 ounce (oz) 1 oz = 30 g 100 g = 3½ oz 1 kilogram (kg) = 1000 g 1 kg = 2.2 pounds (lb) 454 g = 1 lb
Volume: Liters (L)
1 L = 1000 milliliters (mL)
0.95 L = 1 quart
1 mL = 0.03 fluid ounces
240 mL = 1 cup
- A liter of liquid is approximately one US quart. (Four liters are only about 5 percent more than a gallon.)
- A kilogram is slightly less than 2 lb
- A half-cup of vegetables weighs about 100 grams; one pea weighs about ½ gram.
- One cup of liquid is about 240 milliliters; a half-cup of liquid is about 120 milliliters.
- A 5-pound bag of potatoes weighs about 2 kilograms, and a 176-pound
person weighs 80 kilograms.
Nutrient Claims
- Must meet FDA approval

Food & nutrition history
Comprehensive record of a person’s food intake and dietary practices

