Key Terms
Lack of or insufficient water or fluid in the body.
What is dehydration?
A person who has a degree in nutrition. This person plans and manages therapeutic diets.
What is dietitian?
Food and fluids regularly consumed by a person as a part of normal living
What is diet?
Foods that are blended to a smooth consistency
What is puree?
All liquids or fluids consumed.
What is intake?
Withhold food or fluids. “Nothing by mouth”
What is NPO?
Diet ordered by a physician to help in the treatment of disease
What is therapeutic or special diet?
Illustrates the five food groups using a visual of a mealtime place setting. MyPlate is designed to remind Americans to eat healthfully.
What is MyPlate?
Process by which the body takes in food and uses it for growth, repair, and maintenance of health.
What is nutrition?
– Inhaling liquids into the lungs.
What is inspiration?
Occurs when there is interference with the normal blood circulation to the brain. It can be caused by a blood clot or a blood vessel that has ruptured.
What is CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident?
Difficulty swallowing.
What is dysphagia?
Compounds that are vital for disease prevention, growth, and good health. Must be provided by the diet. Found in proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
What are essential nutrients?