Nutrients
What are simple carbs
Tissue building and growth maintenance
What are proteins
You can find me in citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons, tomatoes, peppers, green leafy vegetables and strawberries
What is vitamin C
Time recommended each week for moderate-intensity physical activity
What are 150 minutes
For infants, breastmilk or formula is given solely for the first 4-6 months and then you can introduce me...
What are iron fortified cereals
Examples; beans, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, quinoa, barley, potatoes, vegetables, fruits (berries, citrus fruits)
What are complex carbs
Slows the rate of glucose absorption to help regulate glucose levels.
Also known to help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk for intestinal cancer
What is fiber
You can find me in plant and animal tissues, especially meats, grains and legumes
What is thiamine
This type of enteral feeding is formula administered at a continuous rate for 8-20 hours during a 24 hour period by an infusion pump
What is cyclic feeding
For toddlers limit "me" to only 4-6 oz per day
What are fruit juices
Examples; beans, lentils, peas, whole grain breads, brown rice, quinoa, oats, bran cereals, popcorn, nuts, fruits (berries and apples), vegetables
What is fiber
Main source of fuel for the brain, muscles, blood cell production and renal cell function
What are carbohydrates
You can find me in liver, dark green leafy vegetables, orange juice and legumes
Deficiency of "me" can cause megaloblastic anemia, CNS sx, and fetal neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly)
What is folate
Weight status for a patient with a BMI below 18.5
What is underweight
For toddlers - if you give more than 24 ounces of milk per day, it can lead to this
What is milk anemia
Have all the essential amino acids our bodies need to support growth and maintain nitrogen balance.
Mainly found in animal sources but can also come from plant sources such as soy.
What are complete proteins
This type of fat helps reduce the risk of high blood cholesterol levels and have other health benefits when replaced.
What are unsaturated fats
You can find me in oranges, dried fruits, tomatoes, avocados, dried peas, meats, broccoli, bananas, dairy products, meats, whole grains and potatoes
Helps maintain fluid volume inside the cells, muscle action
What is potassium
Keep HOB elevated at least 30 degrees, check residual every 4-6 hours, assess for complications of aspiration, dumping syndrome and GI symptoms
A few interventions for this:
What is administering enteral nutrition
At this development age, decreased metabolic rate leads to decreased energy needs
What are older adults
Are missing one or more of the 9 amino acids
Examples; grains, seeds, nuts legumes, and vegetables
What are incomplete proteins
Used to support blood clotting, blood pressure and inflammatory responses
examples; omega-3 and omega-6
What are essential fatty acids
You can find me in dairy, peas, meat, eggs and legumes
Nursing actions include evaluating use of antacids and the use of alcohol
What is phosphorus
The 9 Ds: diarrhea, depression, dementia, dentition, dysgeusia, dysfunction, drugs, disease and dysphagia
What are causes of malnutrition
At this developmental age, energy needs increase due to demands of growth...
Protein, calcium, iron and zinc are essential daily
What are adolescents