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WGU D440 Nutrition Study Guide

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WGU D440 Nutrition Study Guide Leave the first rating Students also studied Terms in this set (314) Western Governors UniversityD 236 Save WGU HESI Nutrition - D440 (Victori...181 terms AdoptedSpaceCow Preview WGU Nutrition D440 Competed Stu...Teacher 289 terms erika_laken_kemp Preview Nutrition Test info D440 Teacher 107 terms erika_laken_kemp Preview Diets a Teacher erik The albumin level should be _____ - _____.3.5-5 _____ is a marker for malnutrition, kidney or liver disease. Albumin A patient who has issues swallowing (dysphagia) will always be the most at risk for _____ _____.nutrition deficiency A patient who is _____ would need more water as they are at risk for dehydration.breastfeeding A patient who lost their dentures would be on a ______ _____.mechanical soft An athlete/athletic patient complains about leg cramps due to _____ _____. A nurse should offer them high calcium foods such as broccoli and cheese.low calcium Nutrient dense foods contain lots of _____ and _____ relative to the number of calories.vitamins, minerals Folic acid is found in _____.YOGURT; Leafy green vegetables and legumes, seeds, orange juice, and liver; now added to most refined grains.

  • oz = _____ mL30 mL
  • cup = _____ oz
  • cup = _____ mL
  • oz
  • 240 mL

  • glass = _____ oz6 oz

Intake (I) - Output (O) _____ _____.fluid balance The BMI for someone who is underweight is _____ or below.

18.5 The BMI for someone who is normal weight is _____ - _____.18.5-24.9 The BMI for someone who is overweight is _____ - _____.25-29.9 The BMI for someone who is obese is _____ or above. 30 Fat has _____ kilocalories per gram.9 Carbohydrates have _____ kilocalories per gram.4 Protein has _____ kilocalories per gram.4 Glomerulonephritis is caused by untreated _____ _____.Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to the filtering part of the kidneys (glomerulus).strep throat

A _____ diet consists of:

  • fluid restriction
  • sodium restriction
  • decrease protein
  • increase carbohydrates (carbohydrates provide energy
  • and stop the breakdown of proteins) Glomerulonephritis ______ _____ is a condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep chemicals in balance.Renal disease

A _____ _____ diet consists of:

  • fluid restriction
  • low sodium
  • low protein
  • low potassium
  • high calcium
  • renal disease

A _____ ______ _____ (UTI) diet consists of:

  • cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and other berries
  • probiotics (yogurt)
  • avoid foods and drinks that cause bladder irritation such
  • as coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate and smoking Urinary Tract Infection _____ with a UTI need to drink sugar-free cranberry juice. Diabetics

A _____ _____ diet consists of:

  • fluid restriction (spread fluids out throughout the day &
  • suck on hard candy to decrease thirst)

  • decrease sodium
  • decrease fat
  • decrease cholesterol
  • heart failure

A _____ _____ diet consists of:

  • decrease in saturated fats
  • increase in fiber
  • heart health A _____ (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet aims to lower BP (blood pressure) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein, bad cholesterol).

D.AS.H

A _____ diet consists of:

  • low sodium
  • low fat
  • low sugar
  • high calcium
  • high potassium
  • high fiber

D.A.S.H

A _____ diet consists of 4-6 servings of fruits and vegetables.

D.A.S.H

_____ _____ is a illness caused by immune reaction to eating gluten.Celiac disease

A _____ _____ diet consists of:

  • gluten free
  • no BROW (barley, rye, oatmeal and wheat)
  • no OATMEAL
  • avoid ice cream, malted milk, prepared puddings, grains
  • that are made with BROW such as bread rolls, cookies, cakes, crackers, cereal, spaghetti noodles, oatmeal, beer and ale celiac disease _____ is inflammation of the oral mucuos lining of the mouth.Stomatitis

A _____ diet consists of:

  • soft & easy to eat foods
  • eat food at room temperature
  • high protein and calories
  • avoid alcohol and spicy foods
  • Stomatitis

_____ is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Peritonitis

A _____ diet consists of:

  • eat foods high in B-vitamins and calcium such as
  • almonds, beans, whole grains (if no allergy) dark leafy greens (spinach and kale) and sea vegetables

  • avoid refined foods, such as white breads, pastas and
  • especially sugar

  • use healthy oils in foods such as olive oil or vegetable
  • oil peritonitis _____ is inflammation of the gallbladder.Cholecystitis

A _____ diet consists of:

  • low fat
  • high fiber
  • high protein
  • high carbohydrates
  • avoid gassy foods like broccoli
  • cholecystitis _____ is inflammation or infection of one or more small pouches in the digestive tract.Diverticulitis

A _____ diet consists of:

  • high fiber
  • no nuts or seeds
  • diverticulitis _____ are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.Hemorrhoids

A _____ diet consists of:

  • increase fiber
  • increase fluid intake
  • hemorrhoids _____ is a group of diabetes that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).Diabetes

A _____ diet consists of:

  • low carbohydrates
  • low sugar
  • counting carbohydrates
  • diabetes What is NOT a refined sugar/carbohydrate?Avocado _____ is the production of too much thyroxine hormone. Hyperthyroidism

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