Biochemical Assessment
What does it mean when there is inflammation?
The body is protecting itself (acute illness, trauma, toxins, etc.)
What is the use of an ADP?
Reliable assessment of body composition
The three selected components of a Functional Nutrition Assessment
Ingestion, Digestion, and Utilization
Why is ferritin a reliable marker of inflammation?
Ferritin is a Positive Acute-phase reactant; synthesis increases in presence of inflammation.
_______ is the most accurate method for estimating energy expenditure by measuring inspired and expired oxygen and carbon dioxide
Indirect calorimetry
Malnutrition
Laboratory measures of hydration status include serum sodium,___________, serum osmolality, and urine-specific gravity.
blood urea nitrogen (elevated out of proportion to serum creatinine)
9.0 for men, 8.5 for women
NFPA Phys Exam Techniques
Inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation
What class of proteins INCREASE in response to inflammation in the body?
Positive acute-phase reactants
Skinfold thickness is an accurate measurement method to estimate body fat.
True/false
False
cause-based malnutrition: A marked inflammatory response indicates that there is
Acute disease or injury related malnutrition
What are the Negative Acute-Phase Proteins? And what is it that makes them “Negative”?
Weight (lb) * Height (in)2 X 703
Why is the DXA scan so accurate?
DXA works by sending two low-dose X-rays which are absorbed differently by bones and soft tissues. Bones and soft tissues have very different densities, making clear differences.