The science that studies the relationship of humans and food -
ANSWER Nutrition
A cellulose material that is hard to breakdown resulting in stool? -
ANSWER Fiber
A chemical substance that conducts electricity when in water? -
ANSWER Electrolyte
Fluids in the body like saliva, pleural fluid, and CSF - ANSWER
Transcellular fluid
Inorganic materials in the body. - ANSWER Minerals
The two categories of vitamins. - ANSWER Fat-soluble and water-
soluble
Vitamins that are excreted by the body? - ANSWER water-soluble
The majority of our iodine intake comes from? - ANSWER Iodized salt
Why is calcium important in adults and elderly? - ANSWER It is
necessary for normal blood clotting
B12 is absorbed where in the body? - ANSWER The stomach
One thing more important din the body than this is oxygen. - ANSWER
Water
Functions of water are? - ANSWER Protection, Transportation,
Temperature regulation, and Solvent
An integumentary system sign of dehydration. - ANSWER Skin turgor.
, A fever can cause? - ANSWER Dehydration
An electrolyte that causes water retention? - ANSWER Sodium
A major source of food for people world wide? - ANSWER
Carbohydrates
Fats are important in the diet because they? - ANSWER Provide satiety
A jewish patient would avoid what foods? - ANSWER Meat and milk
A nutrient that improves elimination, decreases blood sugars, and delays
absorption is? - ANSWER Fiber
Meat, fish, and eggs are sources off? - ANSWER complete proteins
Which electrolyte is a major component of bones and teeth? - ANSWER
calcium
The electrolyte needed for sugar uptake? - ANSWER Potassium
The normal body pH? - ANSWER 7.4
According to your LAP, 7-up is a source of? - ANSWER Sodium
According to you LAP, salmon with bone is a source of? - ANSWER
Calcium
When monitoring a patient's fluid status the nurse should take a daily? -
ANSWER weight
The nurse educates the patient that they need a balanced diet because?
- ANSWER It supplies essential nutrients to perform body functions
The nurse that has a patient with dietary issues should consult who? -
ANSWER A dietitian
Adults are made up of..? - ANSWER 50-60% water
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