Nutrition
the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption and use of foods and fluids by the body.
Nutrition
Strong dislikes/likes for food, can make meal planning a challenge
children
This can affect the ability to chew and the desire to eat
Loss of teeth/ Poor fitting dentures
Help your clients prepare for meals by doing these things
oral hygiene, elimination and handwashing
An adult requires this amount of fluid to survive
1500ml
proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals & water
Nutrients
the biggest growth spurt after infancy, increased nutrients required
Adolescence
Reduction of these may decrease the enjoyment of eating
Taste buds
Ensure these are in place prior to taking your client to the dining room
dentures, eyeglasses, hearing aids
An adult requires this amount of fluid/day for normal fluid balance
2000ml-2500ml
this nutrient is needed for tissue growth and repair
Protein
nutritional requirements depend on age, gender, body size, activity levels
young/middle adulthood
Decrease in saliva production can lead to this
Dysphagia
Offer mechanical soft diet, plenty of fluids and time to chew to a patient who has difficulty with this
Chewing
The common diseases often seen in older adults effect fluid balance
cardiac disease, kidney disease, cancer, diabetes
necessary to maintains cell function, regulates body temp, delivers nutrients, removes waste
Water
variations in health and nutritional status; effected by emotional, social and physical factors
Late Adulthood
These may cause adverse effects such as nausea, constipation and loss of appetite
Medications
Prevent choking/aspiration by doing this
provide thickened liquids as ordered
proper positioning, upright, slightly forward
tuck chin while swallowing
30 mins upright following meal
push fluids, restrict fluids, NPO
The process by which substances pass through the intestinal wall into the blood
Absorption
require fewer calories to maintain body weight, but nutritional requirements remain high
Late Adulthood
Slower emptying of the stomach and colon, flatulence and constipation are caused by this
Decreased peristalsis
Warning signs your patient is having difficulty swallowing
frequent throat clearing
gurgling-sounding voice
delayed swallowing or pocketing food
multiple swallows for one bite
difficulty controlling food/saliva in mouth
A decrease in the amount of water in body tissues, fluid output exceeds intake
dehydration