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5 things can result from poor diet - - increase risk of infection
- increase risk of acute and chronic illness
- cause healing problems
- causes chronic illness to become worse
- affect physcial and mental functions, increase risk of accidents/ injuries
6 nutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
Calorie - unit of energy
5 foods represented on the my plate - grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat/beans
may reduce risk of osteoporosis - milk (calcium)
good source of protein and iron - meats/ beans
may prevent constipation - grains/fruits/veggies
needed for tissue growth and repair - meat (protein)
may help lower calorie intake - veggies and fruits
Protein - the most important nutrient: needed for tissue growth and repair
vitamin A - needed for growth; vision; heathy hair, skin, and mucous membranes;
resistance to infection
cardohydrates - provides energy and fiber for bowel elimination
, fat - provides energy, adds flavor to food, helps the body use certain vitamins
sodium - needed for fluid balance, nerve and muscle functions
vitamin K - needed for blood clotting
calcium - needed for formation of teeth and bones, blood clotting, muscle contraction,
heart function, nerve function
iron - allows red blood vells to carry oxygen
vitamins A,D,E,K - Vitamins stored in the body
Vitamins C and B complex - vitamins that must be ingested daily
clear liquid diet - a diet that consists of foods that are liquid at room temperature and
leave little residue in the intestine. Ex: Water, Sprite, Ginger Ale, all beverages without any
residue, broth, Jello
full liquid diet - Foods liquid at room temp or melt at body temperature; Foods on clear
liquid diet PLUS custard, eggnog, strained soups & fruit, vegetable juices; milk & milk shakes;
strined cooked cereals; plain ice cream and sherbet; pudding; yogurt
purpose of a sodium-controlled diet - decreases amount of sodium in the body. body
retains less water. less water in tissues and blood vessels reduces hearts workload
dysphagia - difficulty swallowing
aspiration - Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
feeding person on dysphagia diet observations should be reported immediately - -
choking, coughing, or difficulty breathing
- adbnormal breathing or respiratory sounds
symptoms of dysphagia - -long time to swallow; swollowing 3-4 times each bite
- frequent coughing/ throat clearing
- drooling
- wet/ gurgling voice
- pocketing food in cheeks
- spitting out food