nursing 3100 exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% Correct(SCORED A+)

essential nutrient (3 qualities) - ANSWERcannot be synthesized in body must be supplied in food prevents specific deficiency disease which vitamins are essential - ANSWERall of them duh components of an assessment of a patient's nutritional status - ANSWERhistory (medical and family), physical findings (anemia assessment - bloodwork), anthropometrics (weight), lab tests RDA - ANSWERrecommended dietary allowances - guideline to prevent deficiency (only work for healthy people) if you go below you could risk deficiency BASED ON STRONGEST EVIDENCE what are the problems with RDAs - ANSWERrecommendation may be limited for some populations they do not cover diseases, drugs/alcohol, etc ONLY FOR US - very specific to us whic