Basic Nutrients
Nutritional Problems
MyPlate
Terms
Hodge Podge
100

Provide fuel for energy

Carbohydrates

100
Lack of proper nutrition

malnutrition

100

Developed MyPlate

the USDA

100

Input is the same as ______

Intake

100

Abbreviation for Nothing by Mouth

NPO

200

Essential nutrient for life

Water
200

Voluntarily giving up food

fasting

200

Should make up half of a plate

Vegetables and fruits

200

Encouraging more fluids

Force Fluids

200

Maintain equal intake and output

Fluid Balance

300

Essential for growth and repair of tissue

Protein

300
Difficulty swallowing

Dysphagia

300

Should make up half of grains

Whole Grains

300

Increases urine formation

Diuretics

300

Lack of interest

Apathy

400

Add flavor to food and provide energy

Fats
400

Do not eat meat, fish, or poultry

Vegetarians

400
Percentage of milk fat suggested by MyPlate

fat free or 1%

400

Blend or grind food

puree

400

Insulin converts _______ into energy

Glucose

500
Vitamins A, D, E, and K

Fat soluble vitamins

500

Do not eat ANY animal products

Vegans

500

Good Sources of Vitamin E

Sunflower seeds & Almonds

500

Breaking down of nutrients and transformation to energy & growth

metabolism

500

Plant based protein option

Tofu