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Macronutrients carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins required in large amounts, provide energy
vitamins and minerals require smaller amounts, make possible the biochemical
Micronutrients
reactions that extract energy from macronutrients molecules
Obesity >30% body fat
Overweight >25% body fat
A disease of severe protein-calorie malnutrition during early infancy, in which growth
Marasmus stops, body tissues waste away, and the infant eventually dies. s/s: htn, stroke, type 2
dm, exposed ribs, decreased body fat
Protein deficiency in childhood, leading to symptoms such as lethargy, irritability,
Kwashiorkor thinning hair, and swollen body, which may be fatal if not treated. s/s: potbelly,
edema in legs
an eating disorder characterized by an inability to maintain normal weight, an intense
Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
fear of gaining weight, and distorted body perception
bulimia nervosa an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging
Niacin- common in corn based diets and alcoholics. s/s: diarrhea, dermatitis,
Pellagra is a ____deficiency disease.
dementia, death if not tx.
Vitamin A deficiency night blindness, dry skin, corneal damage
Vitamin C deficiency scurvy, poor wound healing, bleeding gums, petechiae
Iron deficiency anemia
Iodine deficiency results in goiter/thyroid problems
rickets
osteomalacia
Vitamin D deficiencies osteoporosis
calcium deficiency
colon cancer
What changes were made when DRIs were It expanded from the RDA. It contains several different groups to provide more
established in the late 1990's? adequate information needed
Dietary Reference Intakes; combines the classic concerns of deficiency diseases with
DRI
the contemporary interest of reducing the risk of chronic diet-related diseases
Tolerable upper intake level. The maximum daily amount of a nutrient that appears
UL safe for most healthy people and beyond which there is an increased risk of adverse
health effects.
EAR Estimated Average Requirements- Average amount sufficient for half of population
RDA Recommended Daily Allowances- a healthy diet has nutrients nearing this amount
SATURATED (limit/avoid)
Identify the types of dietary fats (including
TRANS (worse)
trans-fats) and recommendations regarding
MONOSATURATED (good lowers LDL)
their consumption.
POLYUNSATURATED (same as above)
What is the DASH diet and what level of Dietary Approaches to Stop HypertensionCONSUME UP TO 2300 MG OF SODIUM
sodium has been shown to reduce high A DAY
blood pressure?
How much of the "My Plate" is fruits and 1/2 the plate
Vegetables?
What recommendations would you make to all women who can become pregnant should get 400 mcg of folic acid each day, in
a pregnant patient regarding folate and addition to consuming food with folate from a varied diet, to lower the chance of
why? having a baby with a neural tube defect.
at least half of the grains should be whole grains
whole grains:
Barley
Provide examples of whole grains versus Brown rice
refined grains and how could a patient Buckwheat
better meet the recommendation for Bulgur (cracked wheat)
consumption of whole grains? Millet
Oatmeal
Popcorn
Whole-wheat bread, pasta or crackers
Make half your plate veggies and fruits. ...
Include whole grains. ...
Identify at least 4 ways to modify a diet
Don't forget the dairy. ...
creating a healthier eating style/pattern.
Add lean protein. ...
Avoid extra fat. ...
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