NURSING : NUR1172

E-PORTFOLIO MIDCOURSE ENTRY Nutritional Principles in Nursing: Nurse E-Portfolio Mid-Course Entry In the initial course entry, I rated myself at about a three on a scale of one to five, in regards to my nutritional health. Unfortunately, I have not improved in on the scale, but honestly have probably gone down a bit. I wouldn’t say that I would go down to a two, but probably to a 2.5 or 2.7. I have recently started a full-time job; I work 40hrs Monday through Thursday. Though I absolutel...

What nutrients are the primary source of energy for the body? – carbohydrates, calories, fats, protein 2. What is the fuel factor for the macronutrients? Protein = 4kcal/gram, Fat 9kcal/gram, Carbohydrates 5kcal/gram 3. How is food energy measured - calorie 4. When macronutrient end products of digestion are ready for absorption there are three primary end products. What are they – carbs – fructose, glucose, galactose. Protein – amino acids. Fat – glycerol, diglycerides, monoglycerides...

Three Macronutrients Carbohydrates  Definition of the macronutrient inclusive of its function and structure  Carbohydrate- Compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes starches, sugars, and dietary fiber made and stored in plants; digestible carbohydrates yield 4 kcal/g. (Williams' essentials of nutrition and diet therapy. 2011)  The basic structure of carbohydrates is a sugar molecule, and they are classified by how many sugar molecules they contain (By Jill Weisenberg...

Review the FDA pamphlets provided in the announcements.  Older adults at risk o Older adults make up 14% of the current population o By the year 2050, it will be 20% to 22% o Older adults take more prescription and nonprescription medications than younger adults o Likely to be taking drugs for long periods of time for chronic disease o Drugs are likely to be more toxic o Respond to drugs with greater variability o Handle drugs less efficiently o Nutritional status is more likely to be deficie...

CHAPTER 1 A. Government Agencies 1. Roles and responsibilities:  USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): Food guides, standards for diet and nutrition, portion size, food labels, MyPlate, provides nutrition assistance and education, DRI (dietary guidelines)  FDA (Food and Drug Administration): Food/drug safety, food quality, expiration dates, inspect facilities, chemicals in food, food labeling  CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Provide information of diseases, c...

Three Macronutrients Carbohydrates  Definition of the macronutrient inclusive of its function and structure  Carbohydrate- Compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; includes starches, sugars, and dietary fiber made and stored in plants; digestible carbohydrates yield 4 kcal/g. (Williams' essentials of nutrition and diet therapy. 2011)  The basic structure of carbohydrates is a sugar molecule, and they are classified by how many sugar molecules they contain (By Jill We...

Review the FDA pamphlets provided in the announcements.  Older adults at risk o Older adults make up 14% of the current population o By the year 2050, it will be 20% to 22% o Older adults take more prescription and nonprescription medications than younger adults o Likely to be taking drugs for long periods of time for chronic disease o Drugs are likely to be more toxic o Respond to drugs with greater variability o Handle drugs less efficiently o Nutritional status is more likely to ...

CHAPTER 1 A. Government Agencies 1. Roles and responsibilities:  USDA (United States Department of Agriculture): Food guides, standards for diet and nutrition, portion size, food labels, MyPlate, provides nutrition assistance and education, DRI (dietary guidelines)  FDA (Food and Drug Administration): Food/drug safety, food quality, expiration dates, inspect facilities, chemicals in food, food labeling  CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): Provide information of di...

Test # 2 – Questions with answer and reasoning 1. The nurse educator is preparing an education module for the nursing staff on the dermis layer of skin. Which of these statements would be include d in the module? The dermis: D. Contains Sensory Receptors Reasoning: The dermis consists mostly of collagen, has resilient elastic tissue that allows the skin to stretch, and contains nerves, sensory receptors, blood vessels, and lymphatics. It is not replaced every 4 weeks. 2. During an examination,...