Nutrition During Pregnancy

Adequate growth of the fetus, placenta, and associated maternal tissues

Special dietary consideration to ensure adequate growth and nutrient intake

Additional demands for adequate milk production and secretion

<p>2150 kilocalories per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To cover part of the additional energy needs in the first few months of lactation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure sufficient intake for adequate growth without drawing from the mother's own tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.5 to 3 quarters per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 2500 calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To support energy needs and milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 to 6 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For hemoglobin formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To support milk production and infant growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid growth and development of organs and metabolic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow the infant to learn to chew and accept a wide variety of food textures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To sweeten foods without adding sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3-4 times greater</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a source of protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of nutrition screening is to distinguish between patients not at nutritional risk and those at risk, requiring more detailed nutrition assessment. It should be conducted quickly, simply, and for every patient within the first 24-48 hours of hospital admission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients not at nutritional risk may still be monitored for changes in status and may re-enter nutrition care at a later date if needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nutrition education and counseling are administered to patients to support their nutritional well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A patient's nutritional status can be reassessed during the intervention stage, triggering a cycle back to assessment and diagnosis as necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nutrition care process cycles back to allow for refinement of the diagnosis, adjustment of the plan, and reinforcement of the plan as necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prioritizing patients needing nutrition assistance helps control hospital costs and ensures that resources are allocated effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The key characteristics of a post-operative diet are fluids and foods blended to a liquid form, with a viscosity range from fruit juice to cream soup. Nutrient-dense liquids are preferred because they provide essential nutrients and have similar or little flavor, making them easier to consume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary purpose of a soft or light diet is to provide nutrients for patients who cannot physiologically tolerate a general diet, and it should be individualized based on the type of illness or surgery, and the patient's appetite, chewing and swallowing ability, and food tolerance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fruit juices or cooked fruits are recommended in a soft diet because they are easy to digest and can be easily consumed by patients who have difficulty chewing or swallowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eggs, milk, and butter can be included in a soft diet, and they can be prepared in various ways such as soft-cooking, making omelettes, or using them in cream soups and simple desserts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multivitamin and mineral supplementation is recommended in a post-operative diet to ensure the patient receives all essential nutrients for recovery and healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potatoes can be prepared in a soft diet by baking, boiling, or mashing them, and they are suitable because they are easy to digest and can be easily consumed by patients who have difficulty chewing or swallowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers