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Your client has difficulty swallowing, list 3 things you should do when assisting them with meals
Offer plenty of fluids
Offer small mouthfuls
Give the client time to chew
List 3 reasons a doctor might order a special diet for a client
Weight control
Nutritional deficiency or disease
To eliminate/decrease certain substances in their diet
What does it mean when a clients chart says
"regular diet" "general diet" "house diet'
The client has no dietary limits or restrictions
Name 3 common special diets
Sodium-controlled diet
Diabetic diet
Gluten-free diet
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Nectar- Easily pourable
Honey- Slightly thicker
Pudding consistency
How much caffeine is found in 1 cup/250ml of house coffee
135 mg
Poor eating habits can lead to
Poor physical and/or mental health
A client taking Diuretics should have what incorporated into their diet
Potassium-Rich foods
Diabetic Types
Type 1 - Lack of insulin
Type 2 - Insulin resistance
When should Iron be introduced to infants
4-6 Months
Output fluids include
Urine, Vomit, Diarrhea, Wound drainage
4 things to consider when meal prepping for a client
Dietary Requirements, Food Preferences, Eating + Swallowing Challenges, Eating Habits
Measured Fluids include
All fluids that are taken PO (by mouth)
Foods that melt @ room temp.
IV/Tube feeding fluids
Nutrition refers to the process of
Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption
Amount of water intake and amount of fluid intake needed daily
1500 Water
2000-2500 Fluids
Healthy eating is needed to
Promote Health and overall well- being
Ensure essential nutrients
Reduce the risk of health issues
Why does the human body need water
to maintain cell function, regulate body temp., deliver nutrients, remove waste, and to preform other body processes
Your client lost interest in eating, what do you do and why?
Offer smaller portions as larger portions can cause the client to feel overwhelmed
What causes foodborne illnesses
Pathogens in food and fluids
Canadas food guide focuses on these 5 things
Being mindful of eating habits
Cooking more often
Enjoying your food
Eating meals with others
Food Marketing Awareness
9 Factors Affecting Eating and Nutrition
Personal choice, Allergies, Food Intolerance, Culture, Religion, Finances, Appetite, Illness, Aging
6 Nutritional Challenges and Factors
Low Income, Geographical Isolation, Inclement Weather, Lack of Availability, Lack of Nutritional Education, Mental Illness/Addictions
Healthy proteins include
Nuts + Seeds
Fish + Shellfish
Low-fat Dairy Products
Beans, Peas, Lentil
Egg, Lean Meats + Poultry
6 Nutrient Groups
Fats, Proteins, Carbs, Vitamins, Minerals, Water