Questions And 100 % Correct Answers.
nutrients - Answer Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to
supply you with energy
Macronutrients - Answer carbohydrates, protein, & fats that the body needs in large amounts
micronutrients - Answer vitamins & minerals, that the body needs in smaller amounts
What is the most essential nutrient? - Answer water
What levels do you check to see if a patient is improving in nutritional status? - Answer
prealbumin and albumin
Carbohydrates - Answer converts glucose to supply energy
primary source (plant foods)
mono/di/polysaccharides (dietary fiber).
Excess intake leads to obesity.
Lipids/Fats - Answer secondary source of energy (fuel for body), body protection
Triglycerides are most abundant (saturated & unsaturated fats)
Proteins - Answer consist of amino acids, perform essential body functions
Build new tissues, muscles, RBCs, help prevent blood loss, help to maintain fluid (electrolyte
balance)
, Vitamin D - Answer increases bone density, strength, absorbs calcium
Water Soluble Vitamins - Answer Vitamin B Complex and C
absorbed w/ water in GI tract, excess excreted in urine
vitamin c helps with tissue healing
minerals - Answer salts = dissolve water called electrolytes to maintain fluid balance
-not good for high bp
-low salt veggies include: green/leafy/squash
Calcium is the most abundant mineral and makes up majority in bones & teeth
-adolescents needs calcium for bone growth
dysphagia - Answer condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
Complications include: aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, decreased nutritional status, and
weight loss
Warning signs include coughing during eating, change in voice tone after swallowing and
drooling
If a patient is paralyzed on one half of the body, make sure to feed on the working side
While eating have patient put chin towards chest/flexing neck, eat pureed foods/nectar
full liquid diet - Answer ice cream, yogurt, pudding
clear liquid diet - Answer broth, jello