Nutrition:
1. Define basal metabolic rate & resting energy expenditure
a. When is weight maintained, lost, and gained? (give intake versus outputs for each)
2. Describe the following (what are they, why are they important, examples of each)
a. Carbohydrates
3.
a. Proteins
i. What are the different types of protein? (dispensable, complete)
b.
i. What type of nitrogen balance is essentials for healing, growth, vital organ
ii.
iii.
iv. function, etc.? How does protein affect this nitrogen balance?
c. Fats
i. How much fat is needed in the diet to prevent deficiency of linoleic acid? What
is lineoleic acid?
ii. Triglycerides
iii. Monounsaturated fatty acids
iv. Polyunsaturated fatty acids
v. Unsaturated fatty acids
vi. Saturated fatty acids
1. What are AHA guidelines for daily saturated fat intake?
, d. Water
i. Describe signs and symptoms of dehydration?
ii. How would you educate a client about dehydration?
e. Vitamins
i. Fat Soluble
4.
i. Water Soluble
5.
a. Minerals
6.
7. Describe:
a. Digestion
8.
a. Metabolism and storage of nutrients
9.
a. Absorption
10.
a. Elimination
11. How is it best to assess cultural views of food preferences?