Nutrition ATI RN 2019 Flashcards

Weight Change Calculations

• Percentage weight change formula: (previous weight - current weight) / previous weight x 100
• Significant weight loss indicators: greater than 2% in one week or over 7.5% in three months

Body Mass Index (BMI)

• BMI calculation: weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (kg/m²)
• BMI classification ranges: underweight (BMI < 18.5), normal weight (18.5 ≤ BMI < 24.9), overweight (25 ≤ BMI < 29.9), obesity (BMI ≥ 30)

Caloric Intake and Weight Management

• One pound of body weight equals 3,500 calories
• To lose one pound per week, decrease daily caloric intake by 500 calories

Patient Education for Weight Loss

• Encourage monitoring hunger levels on a scale of 0-10 before meals
• Foods should not be labeled as "forbidden" to promote a balanced approach
• Avoid daily weight checks due to natural fluctuations in body weight
• Recommend eating meals without distractions for mindful consumption
• Emphasize the importance of making lifelong or temporary dietary changes

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Recommended servings of fruits and vegetables: five or more servings daily
• Best types of dietary fats include monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats