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Nutrition Terms
Diets
Mixed Terms
Nutrition Labels/Mixed
100

List the 3 processes that break down foods and fluids by the body. 

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption 

100

Type of diet that has a pudding like consistency

 Pureed Diet

100
What does NPO & DAT stand for?
NPO- Nothing by Mouth 

DAT- Diet as tolerated

100

What does the daily value represent?

The percent of each nutrient provided in one serving of food, based on a 2000 cal diet

200

What is a calorie?

The amount of energy produced as the body burns food. 

200
List the ways that diets are modified
Calories, Restrictions, Texture
200

Where is a NG tube INSERTED on a patient?

NG tubes inserted through the nostrils (nose)

200
What is serving size based on?

the amount of food customarily eaten at one time. 

300
What are the compounds that make up protein?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen  
300

List 4 types of diets that we talked about in class. 

  • NPO        Full Fluids    Low Na           Soft Diabetic

Clear Fluids    Pureed        DAT           Minced     Enteral Feed

300

List 5 factors that affect eating and nutrition?

  • Personal choice

  • Allergies

  • Food intolerances

  • Culture

  • Religion

  • Finances

  • Appetite

  • Illness

  • Age

300

What is a Carbohydrate? List 2 examples

Carbohydrate = a macronutrient which supplies energy to support bodily functions and physical activity. 

 sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums.

400

The is aspiration?

the accidental inhalation of food, liquid, or other substances into the airways and lungs, instead of being swallowed into the digestive system

400

What are the 3 common orders that a physician may order when looking to order fluids

1. Encourage Fluids

2. Restrict Fluids

3. NPO

400
What is the cc fluid requirement for adults and what are 4 things that water requirements increase with:

1500cc 

hot weather, exercise, fever, illness, excessive fluid loss

400
What are the 4 Types of fat?

  • Polyunsaturated fat

  • Monounsaturated fat

  • Saturated fat

  • Trans fat 

500

List 4 out of the 6 nutrients. Give me a example of a food source for both.. 

Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Carbohydrates, fats 

500

Patient Name: Mrs. Doreen Patel
Age: 78
Diagnosis: Recovering from a minor stroke (CVA)
Health Care Setting: Long-term care facility
Background:
Mrs. Patel recently had a minor stroke that affected the muscles on the right side of her face and throat. As a result, she is experiencing mild dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), particularly with solid and crunchy foods. The speech-language pathologist has recommended a soft diet to prevent choking and ensure safe swallowing while she recovers.

What diet would you recommend for her & Why? What are 3 examples of foods she could eat

Soft Diet - Eases chewing/swallowing difficulties due to dental problems. 

Helps to relieve mild stomach discomfort 

scrambled eggs, rice, oatmeal, pasta, mashed potatoes

500

List the 3 types of consistency in food and describe all 3 briefly 

  • Minced – food is minced or chopped for easier chewing/swallowing

  • Pureed – food is mixed in a blender/food processor. Only alternative for those with dementia or severe chewing/swallowing problems

Thickened Fluids –remedy for chewing/swallowing problems. Natural thickeners include tapioca, flour, and instant potato flakes. Can be used in hot/cold fluids

500

This cereal label says it contains 12 grams of sugar per 40-gram serving. If a patient with diabetes is limited to 24 grams of added sugar per day, how many servings of this cereal can they safely eat?

2 servings