Unit 1
The nutrient in the body that provides the most kilocalories.
What is fat?
What is a carbohydrate?
To prevent baby bottle tooth decay in infants who need a bottle at bedtime, the bottle should not contain _____.
What is fruit juice?
Most important dietary modification for patients with any kind of liver disease.
What is abstaining from alcohol?
Glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) level of 6.9% would be considered _______ for a diabetic patient.
What is a normal glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1c) level?
The maximum intake of a vitamin or mineral that should not be exceeded to prevent adverse health risks is evaluated by this.
What is the tolerable upper intake level (UL)?
Examples of monosaccharides.
What is fructose, galactose, and glucose?
_______ may be more beneficial than water for an athlete who exercises for longer than 90 minutes.
What is a sports drink?
Patient weighed 150 lb 1 month ago and now weighs 140 lb, the weight loss would be considered _____.
What is severe weight loss?
If a 70-year-old woman weighing 65 kg breaks both ankles while walking and is hospitalized, her fluid needs would be _____ mL.
What is 1,625 mLs?
An example of ________ prevention is weight control and nutrition strategies discussed to prevent the development of Type 2 Diabetes.
What is Primary Prevention?
An appropriate size serving of meat, poultry, or fish is about the size of a ___________.
What is the size of the palm of your hand or a deck of cards?
Helpful way for a patient to relearn to pay attention to hunger and satiety cues.
What is keeping a journal of perceived emotions?
_______ diets are appropriate for patients who have just undergone surgery.
What is clear liquids?
Provides flexible meal planning tools for patients with chronic renal failure.
What is the National Renal Diet?
_________ is designed to help clients implement the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
What is MyPlate?
Nutrients are considered to have become part of the body only once they have passed through this.
What is the microvilli cells?
Best way for older adults who live in cold climates to meet their increased need for vitamin D.
What is taking a Vitamin D supplement?
Acute risk for patients with dysphagia.
What is dehydration?
Milk is restricted in patients who are receiving hemodialysis because it has high levels of ________.
What is phosphorus?
________ is a useful symbol to look for on the food label if a client is trying to increase intake of dietary fiber.
What is a 100% Whole Grain stamp?
A good lunch choice for someone who wants to increase their intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
What is salmon or tuna?
Recommended range of weight gain by a woman whose is obese before pregnancy.
What is 11 to 20 pounds?
Patient complains of fatigue and has spoon-shaped nails, a test that may be ordered is _____ measurement.
What is blood hemoglobin?
First step in therapy to reduce the risk for coronary heart disease.
What is therapeutic lifestyle changes?