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What are sources that include seafood, dried beans, poultry, and soy products?
Protein
What can a person only survive a few days without?
Water
What builds bones and helps in blood formation?
Minerals
What adds flavor to food and helps to absorb certain vitamins?
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What is essential for tissue growth and repair?
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From which sources may fats come?
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What nutrients must be obtained through certain foods as the body cannot make most of them?
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What provides fiber, which is necessary for bowel elimination?
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What are examples of foods that provide protein?
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What is the most essential nutrient for life?
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What categories of fats are there?
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What helps maintain body temperature through perspiration?
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What can be fat-soluble or water-soluble?
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What helps the body store energy?
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What are examples of minerals?
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What are the five food groups listed on USDA's MyPlate? Fill in the answer: Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Protein, ____
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MyPlate's guidelines state that half of a person's plate should be made up of what?
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Out of the following choices, which color of vegetables has the best nutritional content?
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What should most of a person's fruit choices be?
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What kinds of grains are best to consume?
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Which of the following is considered a plant-based protein?
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Oatmeal and pasta are examples of foods made from which food group?
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Most dairy group choices should be what?
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Which of the following foods is considered high in sodium?
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What rights do residents have regarding food choices?
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What is the role of the dietary department?
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When planning meals, what does the dietary department consider?
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What information is contained on diet cards?
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What diet is often used for people who have gastric ulcers?
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What diet may include carb counting to regulate carbohydrate intake?
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What diet may restrict fluid intake to prevent further heart or kidney damage?
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What diet eliminates foods containing wheat flour for people with celiac disease?
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What diet encourages foods high in potassium such as bananas and sweet potatoes?
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What diet increases fiber and whole grains to help prevent constipation?
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What diet consists of foods in a liquid state at body temperature?
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What diet limits fatty and processed meats for people at risk of heart disease?
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What diet encourages foods like breads and pasta for people with kidney disease?
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What diet is used for people with bowel disturbances and reduces fiber intake?
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What diet restricts salt intake?
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What diet has foods chopped or blended to assist with eating?
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What diet is used to assist with losing weight or preventing weight gain?
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What diet features food that has been ground into a thick paste?
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What diet consists of soft or chopped foods that are easy to chew?
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What may lead a person to choose a vegetarian diet?
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Thickening improves the ability to control fluids in the mouth and throat.
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A speech-language pathologist will evaluate the resident to determine the thickness required.
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Beverages will always arrive pre-thickened from the dietary department.
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A resident who must have thickened liquids may drink regular water.
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Liquids that are nectar thick must be consumed with a spoon.
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What should be washed before residents eat?
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What is the proper position for eating that helps prevent swallowing problems?
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What has a positive effect on eating and helps prevent loneliness and boredom?
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What should be encouraged to assist residents with eating?
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What devices help residents with eating?
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Noise level should be kept ____ when residents are eating.
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The nursing assistant should not rush a resident while he is eating.
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All residents sitting together at one table should be served at the same time.
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It is important for the nursing assistant to identify each resident before serving a meal tray.
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The nursing assistant should remain standing while feeding a resident.
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If a resident needs his food cut up, it should be done before it is brought to the table.
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The resident's mouth should be empty before the nursing assistant offers another bite of food.
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Using a straw is helpful for residents that have a problem swallowing.
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Pureed food should not be seasoned.
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To promote a healthy appetite, the nursing assistant should remain silent while helping a resident eat.
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If food is too hot, the nursing assistant should blow on it for a few minutes until it cools.
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Residents should be sitting upright at a 90-degree angle for eating.
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If a resident wants to eat his dessert first, the nursing assistant should explain it is unhealthy to do so.
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Alternating cold and hot foods or bland foods and sweets can help increase appetite.
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The nursing assistant should refer to pureed carrots as 'orange stuff.'
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Use ____ devices such as utensils with built-up handle grips when necessary.
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For a resident who is visually impaired, what should be used to explain the position of what is in front of them?
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For a resident who has had a stroke, where should food be placed in their mouth?
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What may make it difficult for a resident with Parkinson's disease to eat?
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What is the hand-over-hand approach an example of?
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How should verbal cues be when assisting residents?
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If a resident has poor sitting balance, where should he be seated?
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If a resident bites down on utensils, what should you ask him to do?
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If a resident pockets food in his cheeks, what should you ask him to do?
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What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
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In order to prevent aspiration, where should the nursing assistant keep the resident after eating?
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Food should always be placed in which side of the mouth?
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Fluids come in the form of liquids that a person drinks, as well as semi-liquid foods.
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The fluid a person consumes is called intake or input.
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All the body's fluid output is in the form of urine.
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Fluid balance involves taking in and eliminating the same amounts of fluid.
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Most people need to consciously monitor their fluid balance.
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How many milliliters are in a fluid ounce?
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How many milliliters are in a cup?
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A healthy person generally needs to take in about 64 ounces of fluid each day. How many milliliters is this?
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A resident drinks six ounces of water. How many milliliters is this?
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How many ounces are equal to 30 milliliters?
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A resident's urine measures 3/4 cup. How many ounces is this?
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A 12-ounce container of fluid is equal to how many milliliters?
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Twenty-six ounces of water per day is the recommended amount for most people.
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Fluid overload occurs when the body is unable to handle the amount of fluid consumed.
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If a resident has an NPO order, he can drink water but no other type of fluid.
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The sense of thirst lessens as a person ages.
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People can become dehydrated by vomiting too much.
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A symptom of fluid overload is edema of the extremities.
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To prevent dehydration, the nursing assistant should offer fresh fluids to residents often.
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Study Notes
Nutrition Key Concepts
- Protein Sources: Seafood, dried beans, poultry, and soy products are rich in protein necessary for tissue growth and repair.
- Water: Essential for survival; a person can only last a few days without it. Also crucial for maintaining body temperature through perspiration.
- Minerals: Vital for bone building and blood formation, examples include iron and calcium.
- Fats: Important for flavoring food and aiding in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Sources include olives, nuts, and dairy products.
- Vitamins: Cannot be produced by the body and must be acquired through diet. They can be categorized as fat-soluble or water-soluble.
Food Groups and Dietary Guidelines
- USDA's MyPlate includes five food groups: Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Protein, and Dairy.
- MyPlate suggests that half of a person's plate should consist of vegetables and fruits, promoting a balanced diet.
- Grain Types: Whole grains are recommended over refined grains for better nutrition.
Special Diets and Their Purposes
- Bland Diet: Beneficial for those with gastric ulcers; avoids spicy foods and citrus juices.
- Diabetic Diet: Focuses on carb counting to regulate carbohydrate intake.
- Fluid-Restricted Diet: Limits fluid intake to prevent additional heart or kidney damage.
- Gluten-Free Diet: Necessary for individuals with celiac disease, eliminating wheat-based products.
- High-Potassium Diet: Encourages consumption of potassium-rich foods, beneficial for certain health conditions.
- Low-Fat/Low-Cholesterol Diet: Aims to reduce risk of heart attacks by limiting fatty and processed meats.
- Modified Calorie Diet: Used for weight management, either for weight loss or maintenance.
Nutrition and Eating Assistance
- Eating Position: Residents should sit upright at a 90-degree angle to avoid swallowing issues.
- Assistive Devices: Encourage the use of utensils designed for easier handling, such as those with built-up handles.
- Social Interaction: Socializing during meals can improve eating experience and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Hydration and Fluid Intake
- Fluid Balance: Essential to balance fluid intake with output; general recommendations suggest about 64 ounces (1,920 mL) per day, roughly equating to 8 cups.
- Measurement Conversions: 1 fluid ounce equals 30 mL; understanding these conversions assists in dietary monitoring.
- Dehydration Risks: Can occur from inadequate fluid intake or excessive vomiting; important to offer fresh fluids frequently to prevent dehydration.
Evaluation and Assistance Techniques
- Swallowing Difficulties: The medical term for this condition is dysphagia. Assist residents by positioning food in the stronger side of their mouths.
- Thickened Liquids: Necessary for some residents to prevent aspiration; various thickness levels may be assessed by a speech-language pathologist.
- Meal Planning: The dietary department tailors meals to meet individual resident needs and preferences, taking into account special diets and allergies.
True/False Statements Confirmation
- Recognize the truths around dietary practices such as the importance of seating position while eating, fluid intake guidelines, and the effects of aging on thirst.
- Several statements highlight the significance of proper meal assistance and the role of socializing in enhancing residents’ meal experiences.
Importance of Nutrition in Health
- Proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for overall health, recovery, and quality of life for residents, particularly in care settings.
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