nutrition - how the body uses food to maintain health.
nutrient - a necessary substance that provides energy, promotes growth and health, and helps regulate
metabolism.
complex carbohydrates - carbohydrates that are broken down by the body into simple sugars for energy;
found in foods such as bread, cereal, potatoes, rice, pasta, vegetables, and fruits.
simple carbohydrates - carbohydrates that are found in foods such as sugars, sweets, syrups, and jellies
and have little nutritional value.
parenteral nutrition (PN) - the intravenous infusion of nutrients administered directly into the
bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.
nasogastric tube - a feeding tube that is inserted into the nose and goes to the stomach.
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube - a feeding tube that is placed into the stomach
through the abdominal wall.
gastrostomy - a surgically-created opening into the stomach in order to insert a tube.
diet cards - cards that list the resident's name and information about special diets, allergies, likes and
dislikes, and other dietary instructions.
therapeutic diets - diets prescribed for people who have certain illnesses, conditions, or food allergies;
also called special or modified diets.
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