Chapter 15 - Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care: Long-
Term Care 4th Edition
nutrition
how the body uses food to maintain health.
nutrient
a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate
metabolism.
complex carbohydrates
carbohydrates that are broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy; found in foods such as
bread, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetables, and fruits.
simple carbohydrates
carbohydrates that are found in foods such as sugars, sweets, syrups, and jellies and have little
nutritional value.
parenteral nutrition (PN)
the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive
system.
nasogastric tube
a feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach.
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
a feeding tube that is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.
gastrostomy
a surgically-created opening into the stomach in order to insert a tube.
diet cards
cards that list the resident's name and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and
other dietary instructions.
therapeutic diets
diets prescribed for people who have certain illnesses, conditions, or food allergies; also called special or
modified diets.
modified diets
Term Care 4th Edition
nutrition
how the body uses food to maintain health.
nutrient
a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate
metabolism.
complex carbohydrates
carbohydrates that are broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy; found in foods such as
bread, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetables, and fruits.
simple carbohydrates
carbohydrates that are found in foods such as sugars, sweets, syrups, and jellies and have little
nutritional value.
parenteral nutrition (PN)
the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive
system.
nasogastric tube
a feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach.
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
a feeding tube that is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall.
gastrostomy
a surgically-created opening into the stomach in order to insert a tube.
diet cards
cards that list the resident's name and information about special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes, and
other dietary instructions.
therapeutic diets
diets prescribed for people who have certain illnesses, conditions, or food allergies; also called special or
modified diets.
modified diets
