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D
Overview
Nutrition
Nutrients
Nutritive value
Caloric value
Small calorie
Large calorie
Metabolism
BMR
Factors Affecting Caloric Needs
Age and Growth
Gender
Climate
Sleep
Activity
Fever
Illness
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
A. Macronutrients
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
B. Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Starches
Polysaccharides
Fiber
Complex carbohydrate
Digestion of Carbohydrates
Glycogenesis
Glycogenolysis
Gluconeogenesis
Essential AA
Nonessential AA
Complete proteins
Incomplete proteins
Proteins
Digestion
Enzyme: pepsin (mouth)
Storage
AA are absorbed by active transport
Anabolism
Catabolism
Balance
Nitrogen Balance
Positive Nitrogen Balance
Vitamins
1. Fat-soluble
2. Water-soluble
Minerals
1. Macrominerals
2. Microminerals
Digestive System
STANDARDS FOR A HEALTHY
DIET
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Food Guide Pyramid
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
RDA
VEGETARIAN DIETS
Vegans
Lacto-ovo-vegetarians
Ovo-vegetarians
Pesco-vegetarians
Partial vegetarians
Fruitarians
Macrobiotic vegetarians
DIETARY MODIFICATIONS FOR
OLDER ADULTS
Include at least the minimal number of servings from
each group on the Food Guide Pyramid
Reduce caloric intake
Reduce fat consumption
Reduce consumption of empty calories
Reduce sodium consumption
Ensure adequate calcium intake
Ensure adequate vitamin D intake
Ensure adequate iron intake
Consume fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation
and minimize use of laxatives
FACTORS INFLUENCING DIET
Ethnicity and Culture Beliefs about health
Age effects of food
Religion Alcohol abuse
Economic status Advertising
Peer groups Psychologic factors
Personal preferences Health status
and uniqueness Therapy
Life-Style Medications
ASSESSING NUTRITIONAL STATUS
ABCD Approach
A : Collect Anthropometric measurements
B : Look at Biochemical data
C : Examine the client for the Clinical signs of
nutritional status
D : Obtain a Dietary history
Anthropometric Measurements
Direct measurement
Skinfold measurements :
triceps, subscapular, biceps and suprailiac
Calculated measurements
Mid-upper arm muscle circumference
(MAMC)
BMI
= weight in kilograms
(height in meters)²
Biochemical Data
Constipation
Diarrhea
Self-esteem disturbance
Regular diet
Light diet
Soft diet
Pureed diet
2. Gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings
Parenteral
EVALUATING
Taking anthropometric measurements
Observing the client for changes in signs of
malnutrition
Questioning the client about dietary
alterations required
Reviewing and discussing a dietary log or
plan of a balanced meal
Weighing the client
Checking laboratory data for desired changes