Anergy is defined as: Ans – impaired immune response
Anthropometrics is defined as: Ans – body measurements: the most frequently used are
height and weight
Azotemia is defined as: Ans – excess nitrogenous waste in blood
Basal Metabolic rate is defined as: Ans – hourly resting energy consumption after
fasting
Body mass index is defined as: Ans – relationship of height to weight
indirect calorimetry is defined as: Ans – energy measurement based on oxygen
consumption and O2 production
Cachexic is defined as: Ans – so thin that ribs stick out in persistnat malnutrition
What is the most helpful technique for nutrition assessment dietitians perform in the
acute care setting? Ans – Interviewing
What does BMI stand for and what are the two variables used to calculate it? Ans –
BMI= Body Mass Index
Variable 1: Weight
Variable 2: Height
What is the normal range for BMI? Ans – 18.5 o 24.9
How do you calcuate IBW? Ans – Males: 106+6(Ht-60)
Females: 105+5(Ht-60)
Height is in inches
Why are serum proteins useful as biochemical indicators when assessing nutritional
status? Ans – Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) may be reflected in low values for
albumin, transthyretin (prealbumin), and retinol-binding protein. Blood levels of these
markers indicate the level of protein synthesis and yeild information on overall nutritional
status. However, inadequate intake may not be the cause of low values; certain disease
states, level of hydration, liver and kidney function, pregnancy, infecion, and medical
therapies may alter laboratory values for each of the circulating proteins