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Fundamentals of Nursing - ATI Nutrition
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Normal BMI - ANS-18.5 - 24.9

Overweight BMI - ANS-25 - 29.9

Obese BMI - ANS-greater than or equal to 30

Total fiber for women in a day - ANS-25 g/day

Total fiber for men in a day - ANS-38 g/day

Complete proteins - ANS-from animal sources and soy, contain sufficient amounts of all nine
essential amino acids
Ex. milk, yogurt, cheese, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, and eggs

Incomplete proteins - ANS-generally from plant sources, contain all 9 amino acids. However,
one or more of the amino acids is not adequate for protein synthesis

Cholesterol intake - ANS-200-300 mg/day

Fat intake - ANS-20% to 35% of total calories
10% or less of total calories should come from saturated fat sources

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - ANS-Major actions - Antioxidant, tissue building, iron absorption
Major sources - citrus fruits and juices, vegetables
Deficiency - scurvy, decreased iron absorption, bleeding gums

Thiamin (B1) - ANS-Major actions - muscle energy, energy metabolism
Major sources - meats, grains, legumes
Deficiency - Beriberi, headache, weight loss, fatigue

Riboflavin (B2) - ANS-Major actions - Assists with releasing energy from cells
Major sources - milk, meats, dark leafy vegetables
Deficiency - skin eruptions, cracked lips, red swollen tongue

Niacin (B3) - ANS-Major actions - energy and protein metabolism, cellular metabolism
Major sources - liver, nuts, legumes
Deficiency - pellagra, skin lesions, GI and CNS findings, dementia

Pantothenic acid - ANS-Major actions - carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism

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