UNIT 8 • nutrition and hydration
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1. sources include seafood, dried beans, poultry, and soy products: protein
2. a person can only live a few days without this: water
3. these help the body store energy: fats
4. these add flavor to food and help to absorb certain vitamins: fats
5. they are essential for tissue growth and repair: protein
6. these may come from olives, nuts, and dairy products: fats
7. the body cannot make most of these nutrients; they must be obtained
through certain foods: vitamins
8. these provide fiber, which is necessary for bowel elimination: carbohydrates
9. examples include bread, cereal, and potatoes: carbohydrates
10. this is the most essential nutrient for life: water
11. categories include monounsaturated and saturated: fats
12. through perspiration, this helps to maintain body temperature: water
13. can be fat-soluble or water-soluble: vitamins
14. these build bones and help in blood formation: minerals
15. iron and calcium are examples: minerals
16. MyPlate's guidelines state that half of a person's plate should be made up
of: vegetable and fruits
17. which vegetable color has the best nutritional content?: dark green
18. most of a person's fruit choices should be: cut-up fruit
19. what kind of grains are best to consume?: whole grains
20. beans are considered a _______________ protein: plant-based
21. oatmeal and pasta are examples of foods made from __________ food group-
: grains
22. most dairy group choices should be: low-fat
23. which food is considered high in sodium?: pickles
24. what rights do residents have with regard to food choices?: - to change their mind
regarding food preferences
- to make choices about their food
- to choose what kind of food they want to eat
- to refuse the food and drink being offered
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25. diabetic diet: Carb counting may be part of this diet, as the amount of carbohydrates eaten must be carefully
regulated
26. fluid-restricted diet: to prevent further heart or kidney damage, doctors may restrict fluid intake on this
diet
27. liquid diet: this diet consists of foods that are in a liquid state at body temperature and is usually ordered as
clear or full
28. low-fat diet: people who have heart disease or who have had heart attacks may be placed on this diet, which
limits the intake of saturated fat
29. low-protein diet: people who have kidney disease may be on this diet, which encourages foods like breads
and pasta
30. low-sodium diet: salt is restricted in this diet
31. modified calorie diet: this diet is used for losing weight or preventing weight gain
32. pureed diet: the food used in this diet has been ground into a thick paste of baby-food consistency
33. soft diet and mechanical soft diet: this diet consists of soft or chopped foods that are easy to chew.
Foods that are hard to chew and swallow, such as raw vegetables, are restricted.
34. vegetarian diet: Health reasons, a dislike of meat, a compassion for animals, or a belief in non-violence may
lead a person to this diet
35. T/F: fluid overload occurs when the body is unable to handle the amount of
fluid consumed: true
36. T/F: if a resident has an NPO order, he can drink water but no other type of
fluid: false
37. T/F: the sense of thirst lessens as a person ages: true
38. T/F: people can become dehydrated by vomiting too much: true
39. T/F: a symptom of fluid overload is edema of the extremities: true
40. T/F: in order to prevent dehydration, the nursing assistant (NA) should offer
fresh fluids to residents often: true
41. T/F: one symptom of dehydration is dark urine: true
42. T/F: a resident who has swelling problems should suck on ice chips regular-
ly: false
43. T/F: the NA should make sure that the water pitcher and cup are light enough
for the resident to lift: true
44. encourage residents to _____: eat
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1. sources include seafood, dried beans, poultry, and soy products: protein
2. a person can only live a few days without this: water
3. these help the body store energy: fats
4. these add flavor to food and help to absorb certain vitamins: fats
5. they are essential for tissue growth and repair: protein
6. these may come from olives, nuts, and dairy products: fats
7. the body cannot make most of these nutrients; they must be obtained
through certain foods: vitamins
8. these provide fiber, which is necessary for bowel elimination: carbohydrates
9. examples include bread, cereal, and potatoes: carbohydrates
10. this is the most essential nutrient for life: water
11. categories include monounsaturated and saturated: fats
12. through perspiration, this helps to maintain body temperature: water
13. can be fat-soluble or water-soluble: vitamins
14. these build bones and help in blood formation: minerals
15. iron and calcium are examples: minerals
16. MyPlate's guidelines state that half of a person's plate should be made up
of: vegetable and fruits
17. which vegetable color has the best nutritional content?: dark green
18. most of a person's fruit choices should be: cut-up fruit
19. what kind of grains are best to consume?: whole grains
20. beans are considered a _______________ protein: plant-based
21. oatmeal and pasta are examples of foods made from __________ food group-
: grains
22. most dairy group choices should be: low-fat
23. which food is considered high in sodium?: pickles
24. what rights do residents have with regard to food choices?: - to change their mind
regarding food preferences
- to make choices about their food
- to choose what kind of food they want to eat
- to refuse the food and drink being offered
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, UNIT 8 • nutrition and hydration
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25. diabetic diet: Carb counting may be part of this diet, as the amount of carbohydrates eaten must be carefully
regulated
26. fluid-restricted diet: to prevent further heart or kidney damage, doctors may restrict fluid intake on this
diet
27. liquid diet: this diet consists of foods that are in a liquid state at body temperature and is usually ordered as
clear or full
28. low-fat diet: people who have heart disease or who have had heart attacks may be placed on this diet, which
limits the intake of saturated fat
29. low-protein diet: people who have kidney disease may be on this diet, which encourages foods like breads
and pasta
30. low-sodium diet: salt is restricted in this diet
31. modified calorie diet: this diet is used for losing weight or preventing weight gain
32. pureed diet: the food used in this diet has been ground into a thick paste of baby-food consistency
33. soft diet and mechanical soft diet: this diet consists of soft or chopped foods that are easy to chew.
Foods that are hard to chew and swallow, such as raw vegetables, are restricted.
34. vegetarian diet: Health reasons, a dislike of meat, a compassion for animals, or a belief in non-violence may
lead a person to this diet
35. T/F: fluid overload occurs when the body is unable to handle the amount of
fluid consumed: true
36. T/F: if a resident has an NPO order, he can drink water but no other type of
fluid: false
37. T/F: the sense of thirst lessens as a person ages: true
38. T/F: people can become dehydrated by vomiting too much: true
39. T/F: a symptom of fluid overload is edema of the extremities: true
40. T/F: in order to prevent dehydration, the nursing assistant (NA) should offer
fresh fluids to residents often: true
41. T/F: one symptom of dehydration is dark urine: true
42. T/F: a resident who has swelling problems should suck on ice chips regular-
ly: false
43. T/F: the NA should make sure that the water pitcher and cup are light enough
for the resident to lift: true
44. encourage residents to _____: eat
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