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NUTRITION AND THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE 2750 DEFINE THE CONCEPT OF NUTRITION AND EXAMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN IT AND OTHER CONCEPTS_SYSTEMS QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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Suggest ways to limit sugar intake.


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Getting sugar from natural sources, no soda or processed foods




Discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using sugar alternatives.

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Benefits helps prevent tooth decay, low calorie value, weight management,
function as a prebiotic
Disadvantage the dangers of newer ingredients, abdominal gas and
diarrhea. Some are carcinogens




Calculate an individual's protein requirement.


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.8 x weight in kg = grams of protein required
lbs-----> divided by 2.2 -------->




Protein Functions


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Majority is in skeletal muscle, skin, blood
*Form tendons, membranes, organs, bones
Low protein causes edema
-Fluid balance
-Acid-base balance:
-*Transport molecules
-Want a balance between protein breakdown (catabolism) and protein
synthesis (anabolism):




Differentiate common assessment procedures used to examine nutritional health
across the lifespan.

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BMI, Clinical Value, Weight change, BMR, Calorie Requirements,




Other major Minerals


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Major Minerals:
*Calcium
*Phosphorus
*Magnesium
*Sulfur




Digestion:


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most occurs in small intestine; pancreatic enzyme amylase breaks it down.
Normally digested within 1-4 hours of eating




Trace Minerals:


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*Iron
*Zinc
*Iodine
*Selenium
*Copper

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