What foods are good sources of vitamin A? yellow, orange and green fruits and vegetables,
spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes, apricots, egg yolks
What is the function of essential fatty acids? Cell walls and intracellular structure
What foods are good sources of essential fatty acids? Fish, shellfish, flaxseed, hemp seed,
soya oil, canola oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leavy vegetables, walnuts.
T/F The body synthesizes essential fatty acids False; therefore it's important to include these
in daily diet
Normal albumin range 3.5-5 mg/dL
Normal pre-albumin range 16-42 mg/dL
Normal hemoglobin range for males and females female: 12-16 mg/dL
male: 14-18 mg/dL
Normal hematocrit range for males and females males: 40-54%
females: 37-47%
,Normal BG range in diabetics 80-130
Normal hemoglobin A1c <6
What are some non-nutritional factors that decrease albumin? Trauma, infection, sepsis,
nephrotic syndrome, liver disease, edema, dehydration, burns
What are some nutritional factors that decrease albumin? Inadequate protein intake,
malabsorption, or severe zinc deficiency
What is serum albumin/ major protein in blood synthesized by the liver
maintains plasma oncotic pressure, functions are a carrier for metabolites, enzymes, drugs,
hormones, and metals
What is one of the more sensitive markers for protein and calorie deficiency and response to
nutrition therapy? Serum prealbumin
What is serum prealbumin? A carrier protein for thyroid hormone and transports vitamin A.
Recommended protein intake 0.8g/kg body weight
, recommended protein intake for patients requiring wound healing 1.25-1.5 g/kg/day
recommended fluid intake 30mL/kg/day
How many grams of protein would a heavy exudative wound need? 75-100g
List foods that thicken stool, reduce frequency - BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast,
tapioca)
- yogurt
- cheese
- mashed potatoes, white pasta
- peanut butter, saltine crackers
- white bread
- marshmallows
- soluble fiber products
- low residue diet
List foods that thin stool, may increase frequency - fresh fruits and veggies especially with
skins
- dried fruits
- whole grains, nuts