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Know blood tests test nutritional status: ...
BMI and albumin
PT who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for ...
nutrition deficiency.
Which patient would need more water?
(A. Breastfeeding)
know what diet for a pt who lost their dentures would be on
mechanical soft
Athletic patient complains with leg cramps due to low calcium, offer...
broccoli, cheese.
Know nutrient dense foods.
???
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Folic acid Is found in ....
yogurt.
1 oz = ? mL
30 ml
1 cup = ? oz
8 oz
BMI Ranges:
18.5-24.9 = normal
25-29.9 = overweight
30 and over = obese
(these values were on test)
Fat = ? per gram
Carbs = ? per gram
Protein = ? per gram
9
4
4
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Glomerulonephritis diet: caused by untreated strep (a kidney disease)
Fluid restriction
Sodium restriction (salty meats & processed foods)
Decrease Protein
Increase carbs (Carbs provide energy and stop the breakdown of proteins)
Renal Disease diet
fluid restriction, Low sodium, Low protein, low potassium, high calcium
Urinary Tract infections (UTI) diet:
Cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and other berries, probiotics (yogurt)
Avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation, such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and
chocolate, avoid smoking.
Diabetic needs to drink sugar-free cranberry juices
Heart Failure diet
Fluid restriction (spread out fluids during the day & suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)
Decrease sodium, fat, & cholesterol
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Heart Health Diet:
Decrease in saturated fats
Increase in Fiber
DASH Diet: aims to lower BP and LDL
Low sodium, low fat, high calcium, high potassium, high fiber
4-6 servings of fruits and veggies*
Celiac Disease diet:
Gluten free diet
No "BROW"
Barley Rye Oats Wheats
Ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains anything including made from wheat, rye,
oats, or barley, such as breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti, macaroni
noodles, beer, and ale, oatmeal
Stomatitis diet: Inflammation of the oral mucous lining of the mouth
Soft and easy to eat foods, eat food at room temp., high protein & calorie, avoid alcohol and
spicy foods
Peritonitis diet: inflammation of the lining of stomach