absorption is... Correct Answers intestine is the primary area of
absorption
anabolism is .... Correct Answers the building of more complex
biochemical substances through synthesis of nutrients.
Anthropometry is... Correct Answers a measurement system of
the size and makeup of the body.
Bland diet: Correct Answers stuff that is not acidic (tomato
paste), easy to digest
catabolism is... Correct Answers the breakdown of biochemical
substances into simpler substances; it occurs during
physiological states of negative nitrogen balance.
Clear Liquid Correct Answers Clear fat-free broth, bouillon,
coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, clear fruit juices, gelatin, fruit
ices, popsicles → must be able to see through (started on this
after sx)
Common laboratory tests used to study nutritional status include
Correct Answers measures of plasma proteins such as albumin,
transferrin, prealbumin, retinol binding protein, total iron-
binding capacity, and hemoglobin.
Diabetic: Correct Answers Nutrition recommendations by the
American Diabetes Association: focus on total energy, nutrient
and food distribution; include a balanced intake of
, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; varied caloric
recommendations to accommodate patient's metabolic demands
digestion ... Correct Answers begins int he mouth and ends in
the small and large intestines
digestion primarily is ... Correct Answers causes food to break
down to simplest form for absorption, mainly in the small
intestines. Ingestion is the taking in of food.
dysphagia is ... Correct Answers difficulty swallowing
elimination is.. Correct Answers chyme is moved through
peristalsis and is changed into feces
food in liquid form is called.. Correct Answers chyme
Full Liquid Correct Answers As for clear liquid, with addition
of smooth-textured dairy products (e.g., ice cream), strained or
blended cream soups, custards, refined cooked cereals, vegetable
juice, pureed vegetables, all fruit juices, sherbets, puddings,
frozen yogurt. Usually after sx (abdominal) due to the stomach
going to sleep. May be NPO until passing gas and bowel sounds
are present in all 4 quadrants
High Fiber/residue Correct Answers Addition of fresh
uncooked fruits, steamed vegetables, bran, oatmeal, and dried
fruits