NUTRITION 110 - Midterm Study Guide NEW UPDATE

NUTRITION 110 - Midterm Study Guide NEW UPDATE 1. What are the consequences of inadequate nutrition? a. Malnutrition or overweight/obesity 2. Is malnutrition an issue in the US? a. Yes, just because they don’t appear like starving children doesn’t mean they aren’t hungry or malnourished. 3. Who is especially at risk of malnutrition beyond children? a. Elderly patients – living at home or in nursing homes 4. Define food insecurity. a. Lack of access to food to fully meet basic needs at all times due to lack of financial resources 5. What is obesity associated with? a. ↑ Risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, HTN, Stroke, GB disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, respiratory problems, and certain cancersto name a few. 6. Define nutritional assessment. a. The evaluation of an individual’s nutritionalstatus based on the interpretation of clinical information. 7. What is the importance of an accurate nutritional assessment? a. Malnutrition and obesity are common the clinicalsetting. Therefore, a correct nutritional assessment can lead to the correct diagnosis and treatment from which many patients can benefit. 8. Under which portion of the history does the diet history fall? a. Social 9. Define nutritionalsupplement. a. Any product that can alter caloric, vitamin, or protein intake 10. Dietary preferences may be related to: a. Religious or cultural beliefs