Dimensions of Health
Can food affect each dimension of health?
Yes
How many key messages are there in the Dietary Guidelines?
5
What is the purpose of a full liquid diet?
Provide oral nourishment
What does the FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
How can most problems in tube feeding be prevented?
good hand washing techniques
Is social health involved in the dimensions of health?
Yes
How often is the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) updated?
Every 5 years
How long should it take to swallow food?
2 to 10 seconds
What does FSMA stand for?
Food Safety Modernization Act
What is intermittent infusion?
Delivering total quantity of formulas needed for a 24 hour period in three to six equal feedings
What can challenge emotional health?
Stress of dietary modifications that may be long term or permanent
How much alcohol should a women drink in a day?
Up to one drink
What is level 2 of the National Dysphagia Diet?
Dysphagia Mechanically Altered Diet
What are the most important factors in prevention?
Personal hygiene and hand washing
How do you prevent regurgitation when tube-feeding?
Reduce rate of administration and elevate upper body
What is one thing that the environmental health dimension depend on?
Access to refrigeration
The healthy eating pattern limits saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and what?
Sodium
What is a vegan diet?
omits all animal proteins, including dairy products and eggs
How to prevent cross-contamination in nursing units?
Not mix drugs, staff foods, and patient foods
What problems does GI cause?
Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, cramping, distention, and constipation
When is the intellectual dimension tested?
Nurses observe patient intake, determine whether problems are caused by illness or food availability, and choose when to alert the clinical dietitian
What are the four ways that the nutrition facts label help consumers?
Check calories, serving sizes, specific nutrients, and any health claims
How long is the clear liquid diet valid for?
24 hours
At what temperature should food be maintained?
less than 40° or more than 140°F
What are the mechanical complications of tube feeding?
tube displacement, obstruction, pulmonary aspiration, and mucosal damage