Fluid Balance
Intake / Output
The amount of fluids taken in by the body/ The amount of fluid lost by the body
Dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
Foodborne illness
An illness caused by improperly cooked or stored food. Common signs and symptoms are diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
What is the purpose of protein in the body?
Protein is needed for tissue growth and repair.
Edema
swelling in tissues caused by an accumulation of fluid
Deglutition
The action or process of swallowing
Ingestion
The process of taking food and fluids into the body.
What is the purpose of carbs (carbohydrates) in the body?
Carbohydrates provide energy for the body and fiber for bowel elimination. Most carbohydrates come from plants.
Hydration
the introduction of additional fluid into the body
Dyspnea
Difficult, laboured, or painful breathing
Allergy
A sensitivity to a substance that causes the body to react with signs or symptoms.
What is the purpose of fats in the body?
Fats provide energy, help the body to use certain vitamins, and add flavor to food.
Dehydration
The excessive loss of water from the body tissues.
Aspiration
Inhalation of fluid or an object into the lungs.
Cross-contamination
The spread of pathogens from one source to another.
What is the purpose of water in the body?
The body needs water for maintaining cell function, regulating body temperatures, delivering nutrients, removing waste, and performing other body processes.
What are common causes of Dehydration?
Low fluid intake, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, excess sweating, and increased urine production (p.593)
Absorption
The process by which substances pass through the intestinal walls into the blood.
True or False: When fluids from raw chicken meat drip onto vegetables in the refrigerator, the vegetables become contaminated.
Ture. If the vegetables are eaten before they are properly washed, they could cause illness. (p.582)
What are nutrients grouped into?
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.