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How many calories is in 1 gram of fat?
9 Calories
Why is protein the most important nutrient for our bodies? What does it help our body do?
Needed for tissue growth and repair
List 5 factors that can affect eating and nutrition
culture, religion, finances, appetite, personal choice, body reactions, illness, drugs, chewing or swallowing problems, disabilities, impaired cognitive function and age
If a person has dysphagia, what is something we need to observe and report to the nurse immediately? Think what is something we are worried about with someone who has dysphagia?
What are the requirements OBRA has for food served in nursing homes?
How many calories is in 1 gram of protein?
4 calories
What nutrient provides energy and fiber for bowel elimination?
Carbohydrates
What do we call a diet that means there are no dietary restrictions? List all 3 names
Regular diet, general diet, house diet
What are 3 s/s of aspiration?
choking, coughing, difficulty breathing, abnormal breathing
What utensil is best used while feeding a patient?
Teaspoon
How many calories is in 1 gram of carbohydrates?
4 calories
Which nutrient provides energy and flavor?
Fats
Dysphagia means what?
Difficulty swallowing
On a diabetic special diet/meal plan, name 2 things that are important
- Consistency (Eating balances carbs/proteins/fats)
- Eating meals and snacks at regular times
How do you know which food or fluids to serve first when you are helping feed someone?
Serve them in the order the person prefers
How much activity to children ages 6-17 years old need?
60 min or more daily
Which vitamin helps with the absorption/metabolization of calcium and phosphorus?
Vitamin D
If someone has dysphagia, what is normally done to food and liquids to help meet the person's needs?
Thickening
List two ways that food intake can be measured
- percentage of food eaten
- calorie counts
How do you know if food is okay to serve if it has been sitting around for a while?
Why do you need to understand MYPlate when buying groceries for a person with home care?
- Balances calories - Balances food choices on the plate
Which vitamins are needed daily? These are 2 essential vitamins
Vitamin C and B complex
Which mineral is needed for the formation of bones?
Calcium
When collecting someone's tray after they have eaten, what should you look for and report to the nurse? List two things
Check what was eaten and report what the person did and did not eat
If someone is visually impaired and you are serving them their meal tray, what are should you describe and what helps the person locate the food?
Describe the food and fluids on their tray and use the numbers on a clock to locate the foods