Food balance
Do not eat meat, fish or poultry
Vegetarians
Good source of energy. Can increase cholesterol
Fats
Nothing by mouth
NPO
Similar to fruit nectar
Nectar
! cc equals 40 mL
False
The process which the body uses food to maintain health
Nutrition
Most essential nutrient for life, Helps move Oxygen
Water
Has the patient/s name , diet allergies, likes and dislikes, etc.
Diet Cards
Why do the resident requires thicken liquids?
The residents has swallowing problems
Fluid that is eliminated from the body
Output
What affects nutrition in an elderly?
Production of less salvia, medications
Supply the body with enegry
Carbohydrates
Special diets
Consistency which is similar to honey
Honey thick
Occurs when more fluid is consumed then eliminated
Fluid overload
The process of breaking down and transforming all nutritions that enter the body
Metabolism
Every cell needs this, Help to grow new tissue
Proteins
Blend or grind food
Puree
Consistency is semisolid
Pudding thick
When a person consumes and eliminates equal amounts of fluid
Fluid balance
A time when food is voluntarily given up
Fasting
Help the body function normally
Minerals
Increases urine formation, ellimates Na, K, and H2O
Diuretics
When a resident has difficulty swallowing food or drinks
Dysphagia
Allowed to drink BUT only a limited amount
Fluid restriction