Nutrients & Functions
What nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
What is Carbohydrates
According to the USDA’s MyPlate, what portion of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
What is One-half of the plate?
What eating disorder involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors like vomiting or laxative use?
What is bulimia nervosa?
What type of diet avoids all animal products?
What is a vegan diet?
What nursing intervention can help a patient with dysphagia eat safely?
What is Sit upright, thicken liquids, feed slowly?
Which nutrient builds and repairs body tissues?
What is protein?
A BMI of 30 or greater is classified as what?
What is Obesity?
What eating disorder is characterized by self-starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight?
What is anorexia nervosa?
A patient with hypertension may be prescribed which diet plan?
What is a DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)?
What is the safest way for a nurse to prevent an allergic reaction when serving food to a patient?
What is check the patient’s allergy list and verify with the food tray?
Name one fat-soluble vitamin
What is Vitamins A, D, E, or K?
What dairy choice does MyPlate recommend most often?
What is Fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products?
What eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food without purging?
What is binge eating disorder?
What type of diet is ordered after abdominal surgery until bowel sounds return?
What is advance as tolerated?
What type of nutrition support is delivered via a nasogastric tube?
What is enteral nutrition?
What mineral is essential for oxygen transport in the blood?
What is iron?
A BMI below 18.5 indicates what classification?
What is the underweight?
What are two common medical complications of anorexia nervosa?
What is Electrolyte imbalance, osteoporosis, amenorrhea, heart failure (any two)?
What is the difference between a clear liquid diet and a full liquid diet?
What is Clear liquid = transparent liquids only; full liquid = includes opaque liquids like milk, cream soups?
What type of nutrition is delivered directly into the bloodstream via an IV line?
What is Parenteral nutrition (TPN)?
Which nutrient is the most calorie-dense, providing 9 kcal per gram?
What is fat?
A BMI between 25 and 29.9 falls into what category?
What is the overweight?
Which deficiency is linked to neural tube defects in infants?
What is Folate (Folic acid)?
A patient with celiac disease must avoid what nutrient?
What is gluten (found in wheat, rye, and barley)?
Describe the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Include sign effects.
What is:
●HYPERglycemia=High Blood Sugar, (Dry mouth, thirst, headache, frequent urination)
●HYPOglycemia=Low Blood Sugar see symptoms above. (Sweating, lack of coordination, lightheaded, dizzy, hungry)