Everyone Loves Carbs
What are the two classifications of carbohydrates?
Complex Carbohydrates
Simple Carbohydrates
Name 2 specific potential causes of Hypokalemia.
Vomiting/Gastric Suction
Diarrhea/Laxative Abuse
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Inadequate Intake (anorexia/ETOH/debilitated patients)
Hyperaldosteronism
What are the "Building Blocks" of Proteins?
Amino Acids
What are 3 things that are regulated in the body by water?
Control Body Temperature
Maintain Acid-Base Balance
Regulate Fluid & Electrolytes
Transport of Nutrients
Facilitates Waste Removal
What are the 4 Fat-Soluable Vitamins?
A
D
E
K
Name the four Simple Carbohydrates.
Fructose
Sucrose
Lactose
Glucose
Name 5 probable signs &/or symptoms of Dehydration.
Dry Skin/Hair
Headache
Confusion
Excessive Thirst
Dry Mouth & Mucus Membranes
Decreased Urine Output
Constipation
1. Fats
2. Muscle
1. Where are Fat-Soluable Vitamins stored?
2. The body can store "extra" Fat-Soluable Vitamins, but excessive levels (especially A & D) continue to build because?
1. Fat Tissue & Liver
2. The Liver can only store so much. Levels become toxic because they are not excreted by the kidneys.