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Formed when cells use oxygen to create energy, may cause damage to cells
free radicals
Supply fiber to help with elimination and are often called sugars or starches.
carbohydrates
Needed for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus
Vitamin D
Found in seafood, especially prevalent in oysters. Needed for growth and wound healing.
Zinc
A balance diet with no restrictions
regular diet
Protects the body from free radicals
antioxidants
Food that contains some, but not all of the amino acids essential to life
incomplete protein
Which antioxidant vitamin is needed for healthy vision and can be found in leafy green and yellow veggies?
Vitamin A
Found in organ meats, needed to utilize iron in the body
copper
Only used for short periods, would allow orange juice, coffee with milk, and ice cream.
full liquid diet
Vitamins that are antioxidants
Vitamins A, C, E
Found in almost all foods, needed for absorption of nutrients and the cytoplasm of cells
water
Antioxidant vitamin, keeps skin, mucous membranes, and eyes healthy, found in leafy green and yellow vegetables.
Vitamin A
Regulates fluid balance, would be restricted on a diet for CHF patients
sodium
Concentrated amounts of nutrients are injected directly into a large vein in the upper chest.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Type of vitamins that can be stored in the body
Fat soluble vitamins
Type of lipid that is usually solid at room temperature, such as meat fat
saturated fat
Vitamin C
Affects fluid balance and is needed for the production of stomach acid
chloride
Long term enteral feeding method that must be administered with a pump.
jejunostomy tube (J tube)
Mineral found in seafood and organ meats that is considered an antioxidant
selenium
Type of lipid, is needed to produce vitamin D and steroid hormones
cholesterol
Antioxidant vitamin, needed to protect structure of the cells.
Vitamin E
Can be found in bananas, oranges, prunes, and raisins. Needed for fluid balance, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm.
Potassium
Low residue diet