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What are the potential effects of undernutrition on children?
What are the potential effects of undernutrition on children?
- Enhanced physical growth
- Higher risk of learning disabilities (correct)
- Improved immune responses
- Increased energy levels
What is the primary concern of overnutrition?
What is the primary concern of overnutrition?
- Excessive nutrient intake for normal metabolism (correct)
- Malnutrition and vitamin inadequacies
- Decreased appetite in individuals
- Allergic reactions to specific foods
How do food allergies differ from food intolerances?
How do food allergies differ from food intolerances?
- Food allergies are immune system overreactions to food proteins (correct)
- Food intolerances only occur in children
- Intolerances are related to immune system reactions
- Food allergies occur from difficulty digesting foods
What aspect of nutrition is emphasized during periods of acute illness or surgery of the GI tract?
What aspect of nutrition is emphasized during periods of acute illness or surgery of the GI tract?
What condition is characterized by an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat?
What condition is characterized by an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat?
Which of the following can be a direct effect of overnutrition?
Which of the following can be a direct effect of overnutrition?
What is an essential component of nursing care regarding nutrition?
What is an essential component of nursing care regarding nutrition?
What can inadequate food intake lead to in terms of health?
What can inadequate food intake lead to in terms of health?
What is a potential consequence of insufficient calcium intake?
What is a potential consequence of insufficient calcium intake?
What condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?
What condition is associated with a deficiency of vitamin C?
Which vitamin can lead to convulsions if there is a deficiency?
Which vitamin can lead to convulsions if there is a deficiency?
What is the rare complication associated with excessive vitamin K?
What is the rare complication associated with excessive vitamin K?
How does vitamin D promote calcium absorption?
How does vitamin D promote calcium absorption?
Which of the following vitamins can lead to hypercalcemia if taken in excess?
Which of the following vitamins can lead to hypercalcemia if taken in excess?
What genetic disorder is linked to lactose intolerance?
What genetic disorder is linked to lactose intolerance?
Which modifiable risk factor can positively affect elevated cholesterol levels?
Which modifiable risk factor can positively affect elevated cholesterol levels?
What dietary adjustment is important for managing diabetes?
What dietary adjustment is important for managing diabetes?
What nutrient's deficiency can cause erythrocyte hemolysis in premature infants?
What nutrient's deficiency can cause erythrocyte hemolysis in premature infants?
Why is self-diagnosis of gluten intolerance discouraged?
Why is self-diagnosis of gluten intolerance discouraged?
What is a key characteristic of celiac disease?
What is a key characteristic of celiac disease?
What percentage of children under five experience wasting due to undernutrition?
What percentage of children under five experience wasting due to undernutrition?
Which body system is affected by decreased thyroid hormones due to undernutrition?
Which body system is affected by decreased thyroid hormones due to undernutrition?
What is a potential complication of malabsorption syndrome?
What is a potential complication of malabsorption syndrome?
What gastrointestinal symptoms are associated with food intolerances?
What gastrointestinal symptoms are associated with food intolerances?
What complication can arise from excessive carbohydrate intake?
What complication can arise from excessive carbohydrate intake?
What is not a symptom of protein deficiency?
What is not a symptom of protein deficiency?
What is a common symptom of iron deficiency as part of malnutrition?
What is a common symptom of iron deficiency as part of malnutrition?
What physiological change may occur from protein excess in individuals with renal failure?
What physiological change may occur from protein excess in individuals with renal failure?
Which of the following nutritional imbalances does not typically result in immediate adverse health effects?
Which of the following nutritional imbalances does not typically result in immediate adverse health effects?
What sign may indicate a deficiency in essential fatty acids?
What sign may indicate a deficiency in essential fatty acids?
Which of the following is a widespread issue among adults regarding nutritional status?
Which of the following is a widespread issue among adults regarding nutritional status?
What does excessive intake of calcium potentially lead to?
What does excessive intake of calcium potentially lead to?
What is stunting in children primarily associated with?
What is stunting in children primarily associated with?
Which population is most likely to experience failure to thrive (FTT)?
Which population is most likely to experience failure to thrive (FTT)?
Geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT) is characterized by which of the following?
Geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT) is characterized by which of the following?
What is a primary consequence of undernutrition in adolescents and young adults?
What is a primary consequence of undernutrition in adolescents and young adults?
Which of the following conditions is most directly caused by overnutrition?
Which of the following conditions is most directly caused by overnutrition?
Which group of foods is considered the 'big 8' allergens?
Which group of foods is considered the 'big 8' allergens?
What is a significant characteristic of food allergies compared to food intolerances?
What is a significant characteristic of food allergies compared to food intolerances?
What is the common symptom of lactose intolerance?
What is the common symptom of lactose intolerance?
How has the global diet changed significantly since 1975?
How has the global diet changed significantly since 1975?
What does immunotherapy aim to achieve for individuals with food allergies?
What does immunotherapy aim to achieve for individuals with food allergies?
What leads to the physical decline associated with undernutrition in older adults?
What leads to the physical decline associated with undernutrition in older adults?
Which of the following food items is NOT typically part of the 'big 8' allergens?
Which of the following food items is NOT typically part of the 'big 8' allergens?
What is the term for the condition where less than expected growth leads to weight below the 5th percentile?
What is the term for the condition where less than expected growth leads to weight below the 5th percentile?
What dietary factor contributes to increased cardiovascular risks in children with diabetes?
What dietary factor contributes to increased cardiovascular risks in children with diabetes?
Flashcards
Malnutrition
Malnutrition
A condition resulting from insufficient or excessive intake of nutrients, affecting physical and emotional health, encompassing both undernutrition and overnutrition.
Undernutrition
Undernutrition
Insufficient intake of essential nutrients, leading to negative health consequences.
Failure to Thrive (FTT)
Failure to Thrive (FTT)
A condition in children characterized by significantly below average weight for age and sex.
Geriatric Failure to Thrive (GFTT)
Geriatric Failure to Thrive (GFTT)
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Over nutrition
Over nutrition
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Obesity
Obesity
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Food Allergies
Food Allergies
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Food Intolerances
Food Intolerances
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"Big 8" Food Allergens
"Big 8" Food Allergens
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Food Allergy Manifestations
Food Allergy Manifestations
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Food Intolerance Examples
Food Intolerance Examples
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Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease
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Nutritional Therapies
Nutritional Therapies
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Carbohydrate excess
Carbohydrate excess
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Carbohydrate deficiency
Carbohydrate deficiency
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Protein excess
Protein excess
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Protein deficiency
Protein deficiency
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Mineral excess
Mineral excess
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Mineral deficiencies
Mineral deficiencies
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Vitamin excess
Vitamin excess
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Vitamin deficiencies
Vitamin deficiencies
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Study Notes
Nutritional Alterations
- Malnutrition encompasses both undernutrition and overnutrition, impacting physical and emotional well-being.
- Undernutrition can cause learning disabilities, stunting, and increased infection risk in children.
- Failure to thrive (FTT) in children is characterized by weight below the 5th percentile for their age and sex.
- Geriatric failure to thrive (GFTT) involves a decline in older adults with weight loss exceeding 5%.
- Overnutrition leads to obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases due to excessive intake of refined foods, animal protein, and fats.
- Obesity is linked to increased risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and degenerative joint disease.
- Food Allergies involve an immune system overreaction to specific food proteins.
- Food Intolerances cause digestive difficulties due to the inability to digest specific foods.
- The "big 8" food allergens include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, peanut, and tree nuts.
- Food allergy manifestations include hives, angioedema, rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, and anaphylaxis.
- Food intolerance examples include lactose and gluten intolerance.
- Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease requiring complete gluten avoidance.
- Globally, malnutrition affects millions, with both obesity and undernutrition prevalent.
- Undernutrition's multisystem effects include decreased thyroid hormones, decreased respiratory rate, decreased vital capacity, hepatomegaly, decreased bile production, intestinal atrophy, muscle wasting, decreased immune function, decreased cognition, brittle hair and nails, dysrhythmias, and amenorrhea.
Nutritional Therapies
- Food allergies are managed by avoiding the allergen, carrying an epinephrine autoinjector, and wearing a medical alert bracelet.
- Food intolerances are addressed by avoiding the triggering food.
- Carbohydrate excess requires education on weight management and appropriate exercise.
- Carbohydrate deficiency requires education on appropriate carbohydrate intake and weight management.
- Protein excess generally doesn't require intervention in people with normal kidney function.
- Protein deficiency can lead to poor wound healing and tissue integrity.
- Mineral excess can cause hypercalcemia and risk for renal calculi.
- Mineral deficiencies can lead to osteoporosis.
- Vitamin excess is rare, but overdosing on B vitamins or vitamin C can cause adverse effects.
- Vitamin deficiencies can lead to a variety of health issues like scurvy, beriberi, pellagra, anemia, night blindness, rickets, and osteomalacia.
Genetics and Nutrition
- Genetically engineered crops like soybeans, maize, canola, rice, and potatoes have long-term health effects not fully understood.
- Genetics play a role in lactose intolerance and hypercholesteremia.
- Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics aim to personalize nutritional approaches based on individual genetic makeup.
Risk factors
- Modifiable risk factors include dietary choices that can influence cholesterol levels and heart health.
- Nonmodifiable risk factors include food allergies, lactose intolerance, and age-related hormonal and metabolic changes contributing to obesity.
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Explore the critical concepts of malnutrition, undernutrition, and overnutrition in this quiz. Understand the implications of nutritional imbalances on various age groups, including children and older adults. Test your knowledge on food allergies, intolerances, and their effects on health.
