ATI Nutrition 2023

ATI Nutrition 2023 Assessment for proper hydration includes - CORRECT ANSWERS Skin turgor, mental status, orthostatic BP, urine output and concentration, moistness of mucous membranes Balanced Intake/Output Ratio - CORRECT ANSWERS 1:1 Recommended adult fluid intake - CORRECT ANSWERS 3-4 L/day - Men 2-3 L/day - Women 1/2 should be water Increases the absorption of iron - CORRECT ANSWERS Vitamin C Food sources for iron - CORRECT ANSWERS Organ meats, egg yolks, whole grains, green leafy veggies Function of Iron - CORRECT ANSWERS Responsible for hemoglobin formation and function, cellular oxidation of glucose, antibody production and collagen synthesis. Function of Iodine - CORRECT ANSWERS Synthesis of thyroxine, regulates metabolism If lacking, creates a goiter - CORRECT ANSWERS Iodine Sources of Iodine - CORRECT ANSWERS Seafood, table salt RDA of Iodine - CORRECT ANSWERS 100-150 mcg for Adults Sulfur (S) - CORRECT ANSWERS Component of vitamin structure, byproduct of protein metabolism Sources of Sulfur - CORRECT ANSWERS Dried fruits, meats, red & white wine Deficiency of Sulfur - CORRECT ANSWERS Only in severe protein malnourishment Excess Sulfur - CORRECT ANSWERS Toxicity has a very low risk. Phosphorus (P) - CORRECT ANSWERS Energy transfer or RNA/DNA, acid/base balance, bone & teeth formation Sources of Phosphorus - CORRECT ANSWERS Dairy, peas, soft drinks, meat, egg, some grains Deficiency of Phosphorus - CORRECT ANSWERS Calcium level changes, muscle weakness Excess Phosphorus - CORRECT ANSWERS Skeletal porosity and decreased calcium level Must stay in balance with Calcium - CORRECT ANSWERS Phosphorus Magnesium (Mg) - CORRECT ANSWERS Bone nourishment, catalyst for enzyme reactions, nerve/muscle function, CV Support Sources of Magnesium - CORRECT ANSWERS Green leafy veggies, nuts, grains, meats, milk Deficiency of Magnesium - CORRECT ANSWERS Weakness, dysrythmia, tetany, seizure, decreased blood clotting, eclampsia Excess Magnesium - CORRECT ANSWERS Diarrhea, kidney stone, decreased muscle control, CV changes Calcium (Ca) - CORRECT ANSWERS Bones/teeth, CV support, blood clotting, nerve transmission Sources of Calcium - CORRECT ANSWERS Dairy, broccoli, kale, grains, egg yolk Deficiency of Calcium - CORRECT ANSWERS Osteoporosis, tetany, ECG changes Excess Calcium - CORRECT ANSWERS Constipation, kidney stones Chloride (Cl) - CORRECT ANSWERS Bonds to other minerals to facilitate cellular actions and reactions, fluid balance Sources of Chloride - CORRECT ANSWERS table salt Deficiency of Chloride - CORRECT ANSWERS Rare Excess Chloride - CORRECT ANSWERS High BP Potassium (K) - CORRECT ANSWERS Maintains fluid volumes, muscle actions, BP, CV Support Sources of Potassium - CORRECT ANSWERS Oranges, dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, and bananas Deficiency of Potassium - CORRECT ANSWERS Dysrythmias, mucles cramps, confusion Excess Potassium - CORRECT ANSWERS Dysrythmi