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1
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a systematic measurement of the size and makeup of the body using height & weight as the principal measure

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Anthropometric Measurement

2
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standard norms for normal height-weight relationships

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Ideal Body Weight

3
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energy needs of a person at rest after awakening

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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

4
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calculated from height & weight in children and adults and used as a reliable indicator for body fat

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

5
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nutrient reference values developed by the Institute of Medicine used to serve as a guide for good nutrition and provide the scientific basis for the development of food guidelines such as recommended amts of vitamins in both the US & Canada

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Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

6
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administration of nutrients & fluid into the stomach or intestinal tract via a feeding tube

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Enteral Nutrition (EN)

7
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inorganic elements that catalyze biochemical reactions

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Minerals

8
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acheivement of equal intake & output of nitrogen in the body

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Nitrogen Balance

9
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organic substances found in foods that are essential for normal metabolism

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Vitamins

10
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type of cholesterol (high density & low density)

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Lipoprotein

11
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loss of muscle due to aging…can be decreased with weight bearing exercise

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Sarcopenia

12
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Normal Pre-Albumin Level

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20-40

13
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Normal Transferrin Level

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200-400

14
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nutrition provided to a patient through IV

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Parenteral Nutrition

15
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nutrition provided to a patient through infusing into a peripheral IV line…not as concentrated

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Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition

16
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nutrition provided to patient solely though IV (GI system may not be intact)

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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

17
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make up 95% of the fat in the body…include saturated, unsaturated & transfat

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Triglycerides

18
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occurs when patient is not eating enough protein…increase with supplements, patient teaching

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Protein Energy Malnutrition

19
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lacking teeth

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Edentulous

20
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vitamin in sweet potatoes & carrots…good for eyes, skin & hair

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Vitamin A

21
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vitamin in milk, yogurt…good for bones

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Vitamin D

22
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vitamin in corn, nuts & green veggies…good for heart, antioxidant

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Vitamin E

23
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vitamin in green, leafy veggies…good for coagulation

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Vitamin K

24
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vitamin that is decreased in alcoholics

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Vitamin B1 Thiamin

25
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vitamin used for hypercholesteremia

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Vitamin B3 Niacin

26
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vitamin in animal products, liver & lean meat…deficiency results in pernicious anemia, neuritis, sore mouth/tongue, nerve damage

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Vitamin B12 Cobalamin

27
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vitamin in organ meats, red meats, raisins…needed for RBC development, energy & O2 transport…vitamin C will increase absorption…do not give with dairy products, caffeine, eggs, antacids or PPIs (decreased absorption)

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Iron

28
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1 Liter of Fluid is equal to…

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1 kg of weight

29
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Risk Factors for Malnutrition

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D.E.T.E.R.M.I.N.E!! Disease, Eating poorly, Tooth loss/mouth pain, Economic Hardship, Reduced social interaction, Multiple Medications, Involuntary weight loss, Needs assistance, Elder (above 80)