Nutrients and Foods
Which nutrient group is primarily responsible for tissue growth and repair?
Proteins
Which body composition measure is commonly used to assess overweight and obesity in adults?
Body Mass Index
Enteral Feeding methods
Intermittent, bolus, and continuous infusions used to deliver formula
A PEG tube provides access to the ____ through the abdominal wall for feeding.
Stomach
Prealbumin Assessment (define)
Short-term marker of nutritional status
Which macronutrient provides the body with the most energy per gram?
Fats
Name 3 key factors in assessing dietary needs across the lifespan
Age, gender, and activity level
Parenteral Nutrition
Intravenous nutrition providing amino acids, glucose, fats, vitamins, minerals
What is the primary purpose of calories in nutrition education?
They provide energy to the body
True/false: A PEG tube and a J Tube are the same thing.
False:
PEG Tube: Inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach.
J Tube: Inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the jejunum (small intestine)
What is the role of fiber in the digestive system?
Promotes normal bowel function and prevents constipation
Which 2 nutrients should pregnant people eat more of?
Folic acid and iron
Standard formulas
Provide balanced nutrients for patients who can digest orally but cannot meet needs
Enteral feeding requires proper tube placement and _____?
Patency
Electrolyte panel (define)
Assessment of electrolyte balance and hydration status
What does the abbreviation NPO stand for?
Nil Per Os
What dietary change is recommended to support heart health and lower LDL cholesterol?
Increase soluble fiber intake
Albumin Level
Longer-term protein status indicator
Enteral feeding guidelines emphasize elevating the head of the bed to at least ____ degrees to reduce the risk of aspiration.
30
Aspiration (define)
the accidental breathing or sucking of food, liquid, stomach acid, or foreign objects into your airways and lungs instead of your esophagus
A protein that contains all 9 amino acids is called?
A complete protein
Which vitamin is commonly associated with preventing neural tube defects when taken during pregnancy?
Folic acid (folate)
Hydrolyzed Formulas
Predigested nutrients to ease digestion and absorption
Hydrolyzed formulas require less digestion because nutrients are _____ before absorption.
predigested
Which dietary pattern includes a variety of vegetables, legumes, and whole grains and is recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025?
A varied, plant-forward diet