Nutritional Needs
An essential nutrient that supplies 9 calories per gram consumed and adds flavor to foods.
What are fats?
Age group that has high energy requirements, should not have cow's milk or honey, and should triple their weight in one year.
Condition that often presents with severe diarrhea and profound weight loss. Therapy is aimed at replacement of fluids, weight gain, and replacement of lost muscle mass.
What is HIV/AIDS?
No food or fluids at all by mouth, not even ice chips, requiring a provider's prescription before resuming oral intake.
What is NPO?
Vegetarian diet which excludes all animal food sources, including honey and may be deficient in vitamin B, iron, zinc, riboflavin, and vitamin D.
What is a vegan diet?
The body's main source of energy which should make up 50-60% of the daily diet.
Age group that has a slower metabolic rate requiring fewer calories and are at an increased risk for dehydration due to diminished thirst sensations.
What are older adults?
Condition that is higher risk for African Americans and Hispanics. Therapy is aimed at controlling carbohydrate intake.
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
Liquids that leave little residue and includes clear fruit juices, broth, popsicles, clear candies, and coffee.
What is clear liquid diet?
Eggs are excluded. Dairy products and plant foods are included.
What is lactovegetarian diet?
Substance composed of amino acids and is essential for the building of cells.
What is protein?
Age group that has high metabolic demands and often has diet influenced by body image, fast food, and peer pressure.
What are adolescents?
Condition that includes diseases of the blood vessels, HTN, MI, and CHF with therapy that focuses on reduction of fat and sodium intake.
What is Cardiovascular Disease?
Pureed food and thickened liquids which are easier to swallow and assist with preventing aspiration.
What is dysphagia diet?
What is Jewish Orthodox diet?
Inorganic substances found in animals and plants that are essential for metabolism and cellular function.
What are minerals?
Age group that should be offered small servings that are colorful and easy to chew; should avoid combination foods and forcing to eat.
Condition which often presents with nutritional deficits due to decreased appetite and decreased financial resources for food which can lead to impaired absorption of nutrients, specifically Thiamine. Treatment may include dietary fat restriction if liver function is impaired.
Clear liquids plus liquid dairy products and all juices.
What is full liquid diet?
During labor and childbirth, focuses exclusively on "hot" foods, while "cold" items are strictly avoided.
What is traditional Vietnamese culture diet?
Essential nutrients that must be taken in through food sources or supplements and are either fat-soluble or water-soluble.
What are vitamins?
Age group that has a decreased need for most nutrients and often relies on convenience and fast foods which can increase prevalence of obesity and hypertension.
What are young/middle adults?
Condition characterized by excessive accumulation of fat and is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Treatment is aimed at expending more energy than is consumed through intake of calories.
What is obesity?
A method of delivering total nutrition through a catheter placed in a large central vein, bypassing the digestive system.
What is TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)?
A high-fat, very low-carb diet which can contribute to an excess intake of saturated fat, increasing the risk for heart disease.
What is keto diet?