Chapter 8 [Workbook Hartman's Nursing Assistant Care The Basics]Nutrition and Hydration

Protein - ANS Good sources of these are fish,meat, beans, soy products, and cheese Water - ANS Without this, a person can only live a few days Fats - ANS These help the body store energy These add flavor to food and help to absorb certain vitamins - ANS fats They are essential for tissue growth and repair - ANS proteins examples of these are butter, oil and salad dressing - ANS fats the body cannot produce most of these - ANS minerals These provide fiber - ANS carbohydrates example of these include bread, cereal, and potatoes - ANS carbohydrates This is the most essential nutrient for life - ANS water These can be classified as monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated - ANS fats Through perspiration, this helps to maintain body temperature - ANS water these can be fat-soluble or water-soluble - ANS vitamins one half to two-thirds of body weight is this - ANS water iron and calcium are examples of these - ANS minerals MyPlate's guidelines state that half of a person's plate should be made up of - ANS grains and protein