Major source of energy- The breakdown rapidly and are readily absorbed by the body
What are Carbohydrates?
100
Strengthens cell membranes, Transports and metabolizes cholesterol, Prolong blood clotting, Hasten Fibrolytic activity: Involved in the development of the brain
What is the function of Omega 6
100
Person appears to be wasting away, Seen with cancer patients and AIDS patients
What is Merasmus
100
Building up of tissues
What is Anabolism?
100
Requires Insulin- Their bodies stop producing Insulin
Type I
200
Building blocks of the body’s tissues and organs: Amino Acids Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen
What is Protein?
200
Cholesterol serves some vital functions:
It is found in the nerve tissue of the brain and spinal cord
Functions of Cholesterol
200
Does not meet the protein requirement, occurs after weaning from breast milk: Child appears with large abdomen, due to fluid retention
What is Kwashiorkor
200
Breaking down of tissues
What is catabolism
200
May not need Insulin, seen in increasing number in the united
Type 2
300
Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
Gives flavor, satiety or more satisfaction, excellent fuel source
What are fats?
300
Fuel Supply
Fuel Reserve- Adipose tissues store fuel and release it when needed
Organ protection- Supplies supportive fat pads Lubrication
Insulation- Protects from excessive heat or cold Transports Vitamins
Fat functions
300
Occurs when part of the heart muscle fails, usually this is one of the ventricles so the blood backs up, if the right ventricle fails then the
blood backs up to the body, therefore patients exhibit weight gain, edema to their legs. If the left ventricle fails to pump all the blood then the blood backs up into the lungs causing shortness of breath and fluid in the lungs.
Heart Failure
300
A Person consumes less nitrogen then he she excretes. The body is breaking down more tissue then it is building.
What is Negative nitrogen balance
300
Elevated blood sugars during pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
400
A component of Bile salts and aides in digestion. It is an essential component of all cells membranes. It is found in the brain, nerve tissues and the blood
What is Cholesterol
400
Immunity- Antibodies that prevent disease or provide immunity, they belong to a group of blood proteins
Circulation- the main protein in blood is albumin, helps to maintain blood volume by drawing fluid back into the veins.
Energy- Back up service for energy
Protein functions
400
is when the blood pressure is greater then 140/90 on three consecutive occasions.
Hypertension
400
Physician or Institution based Malnutrition
What is Iatrogenic Malnutrition
400
Deficiency of insulin, excessive carbohydrate intake, hormone imbalance, stress, liver disease, head injury, steroids, anesthesia, toxemia of pregnancy
What causes hyperglycemia?
500
Omega 6
What are essential Fatty Acids
500
Major source of energy- The breakdown rapidly and are readily absorbed by the body
Carbohydrate functions
500
When one or more of the coronary arteries has some blockage of the vessels. Angina occurs when the blockage decreases the ability for the heart to have enough oxygen. Usually medications or rest is prescribed to prevent this occurrence. If part of the muscle is damaged due to the lack of oxygen then that condition is a Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack).
Coronary Heart Disease
500
Does not meet the protein requirement, occurs after weaning from breast milk: Child appears with large abdomen, due to fluid retention
What is Kwashiokor
500
Confusion, headache, psychosis, rapid and shallow breathing, hunger, nausea, pallor, tingling, slurred speech, ataxia, personality changes, dizziness, convulsions, coma and death