found in citrus fruits , pineapple, melon , broccoli, green peppers
aids in wound healing healthy gums, absorption of iron
What is Vitamin C
100
develops and maintains bones and teeth, heart action blood clotting and nerve function
What is Calcium
100
peristalsis and gravity move food along my path
What is the esophagus
100
requires little chewing
easy to digest
What is soft diet
100
Mom says ¨eat your carrots¨
they contain this vitamin that is important to eye health and growth , mucous membranes , skin and cells
What is Vitamin A
200
Essential for prevention of neural tube defects
protein metabolism, formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells
found in green leafy vegetables
organ meats, whole grains citrus fruits
What is Folic acid or Folacin
200
Found in milk, cheese, meat , poultry, fish
nuts and legumes. helpful with bones and teeth. metabolism of carbohydrates fats and protiens
maintains blood acid-base balance
What is phosphorus
200
produces bile
What is the liver
200
for persons with diabetes
specific exchange groups
limits sugars
What is Diabetic diet
200
This diet is used for patients with kidney or heart disease.
Limits foods high in salt and processed foods,
What is Low Sodium diet
300
Important for blood clotting
found in spinach Kale, liver, soybeans broccoli cabbage
What is Vitamin K
300
found in meat and seafood, nuts and legumes , milk and milk products, cereal, green veggies
Part of bones, muscles and red blood cells
healthy muscles and nerves
helps metabolize carbohydrates and fats
What is Magnesium
300
hydrochloric acid and pepsin break down food, and I churn it up
What is the stomach
300
Used for patients with atherosclerosis and heat disease
limits foods high in saturated fats
What is low cholesterol diets
300
mastication
What is chewing
400
Necessary for protection of cell structures
especially red blood cells and epithelial cells
antioxidant
found in vegetable oils, butter, margarine, peanuts, dark green leafy vegetable, soybeans
What is
Vitamin E
400
Important for fluid balance
regular heart rhythm
cell metabolism
nerve function
found in oranges, bananas, prunes, raisins, meats milk, veggies
What is Potassium
400
I prepare food for for absorption. Some enzymes that help are lactase, maltase and sucrase
What is the small intestine
400
easily digested foods
that do not irritate digestive tract
for patients with colitis, ulcers or digestive issues
What is Bland diet
400
produces amylase that breaks down starches , lipase that breaks down fats, and protease that breaks down protiens. Releases these into small intestine.
What is pancreas
500
Metabolized by sunshine
found in fatty fish , liver,
important for growth and metabolism
helps build strong bones and teeth
What is Vitamin D
500
Important in formation of red blood cells
aids in production of cell enzymes and energy production
found in liver, muscle meats, dark green leafy vegetables
What is Iron
500
Absorbs water and nutrients ; collects remainder for waste
What is large intestine
500
Limits foods that are high in bulk or fiber
used for patients with digestive or rectal diseases