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Chapter 11 Nutrition and Diets Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:1 Fundamentals of Nutrition • Most people know there is a fundamental relationship between food and good health • Know what nutrients are needed • Choose proper foods for optimum health • Health care workers should practice and promote good nutrition Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:1 Fundamentals of Nutrition (continued) • Nutrition – All body processes relating to food • Nutritional status – State or condition of one’s nutrition • Wellness – State of good health and optimal body function Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:1 Fundamentals of Nutrition (continued) • Good nutrition effects – Healthy appearance – Well-developed body – Good attitude – Proper sleep and bowel habits – High energy level and enthusiasm – Freedom from anxiety Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:1 Fundamentals of Nutrition (continued) • Good nutrition prevents or delays – Hypertension – Atherosclerosis – Osteoporosis – Diabetes mellitus – Malnutrition (including obesity) Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:2 Essential Nutrients • Composed of chemical elements found in food • Used to perform many body functions • As essential nutrients are used by the body, they are replaced by food eaten • Nutrients are divided into six groups (refer to Table 11-1 in Text) Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Carbohydrates • Major source of readily usable human energy • Commonly called starches or sugars • Sources include breads, cereals, pastas, grains, fruits, sugar • Cellulose – Indigestible form of plant carbohydrate, provides bulk in digestive tract Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Lipids (Fats) • Commonly called fats and oils • Organic compounds • Triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols are most common in food and human body • May be saturated or polyunsaturated • Cholesterol – Sterol in body cells and animal products Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Proteins • Basic components of all body cells • Essential to repairing tissue, regulating body functions, providing energy and heat • 22 amino acids make up proteins – 9 amino acids are complete proteins – 13 amino acids are incomplete proteins Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Vitamins • Organic compounds essential to life – Metabolism, tissue building, regulation of body processes • Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals • May be water-soluble or fat-soluble • Refer to Table 11-2 in Text Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Minerals • Inorganic elements found in body tissues – Regulate body fluids – Assist body functions – Contribute to growth – Aid in building tissues • Refer to Table 11-3 in Text Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Water • Found in all body tissues – Essential for digestion – Makes up most of blood plasma and cell cytoplasm – Helps body tissues absorb nutrients – Helps move waste through body Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:3 Utilization of Nutrients • Food must be broken down in the body so that nutrients can be obtained and absorbed into the circulatory system • Processes include digestion, absorption, and metabolism Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Digestion • Digestion – Body breaks down food, changes food chemically, moves food through digestive system – Mechanical – Chemical • Peristalsis moves food through digestive tract Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Absorption • Process by which blood or lymph capillaries pick up digested nutrients • Nutrients are carried to body cells • Most absorption occurs in small intestine Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Metabolism • Process by which nutrients are used by cells for tissue building, providing energy, regulating body functions • Basal metabolic rate (BMR) – Rate at which body uses energy for tissue maintenance Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:4 Maintenance of Good Nutrition • Good nutrition is the best way to achieve and maintain good health • Refer to Table 11-4 in Text for more on nutrients in food • MyPlate – Personalized plan for healthy food choices – Refer to Figure 11-3 in Text Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:4 Maintenance of Good Nutrition (continued) • USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans – Balance calories to manage weight – Reduce certain foods and food components – Increase certain foods and nutrients – Build healthy eating patterns Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:4 Maintenance of Good Nutrition (continued) • Read food labels and understand the Nutrition Facts on the label • Food habits may be based on cultural or religious beliefs (refer to Table 11-5 in Text) • Changing food habits is a slow, difficult process Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:5 Weight Management • Weight in relation to height for – Males and females – Large- or small-boned individuals • Body mass index (BMI) helps to determine healthy weight range – Refer to Figure 11-6 in Text Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Underweight and Overweight • Underweight – BMI less than 18.5 – More likely to have nutritional deficiencies • Overweight and obesity – BMI of 25 to 29.9 (overweight) or greater than 30 (obesity) – Obesity creates higher risk for health problems Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Measuring Food Energy • Foods vary in the amount of energy they contain – Calorie, or energy content of food, is measure of heat produced during metabolism • Caloric requirements vary with each individual • Energy used must be replaced Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Managing Weight • Proper weight control leads to a long and healthy life • Change habits over time for sustained results • First consult a physician Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Managing Weight (continued) • 1 pound of body fat ≅ 3,500 calories • 1 to 2 pounds per week is the safest way to lose or gain weight • USDA Dietary Guidelines are recommended for weight management Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. 11:6 Therapeutic Diets • Modifications of normal diet used to improve a specific health condition • Normally prescribed by physician and planned by dietitian • May change nutrients, caloric content, and/or texture of diet Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Regular Diet • • • • Balanced diet Patient with no dietary restrictions May have slight calorie reduction Decreased or omitted: rich desserts, cream sauces, salad dressings, and fried foods Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Liquid Diets • Liquid foods at body temperature • Clear liquids – Carbohydrates and water • Full – Clear liquids plus other liquids • Used after surgery, for digestive problems, before X-rays of digestive tract Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Soft Diet • Foods require little chewing and are easy to digest • Avoid meat, shellfish, coarse cereals, spicy foods, rich desserts, fried foods, raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, coconut • Used after surgery, with infections, digestive disorders, dysphagia, chewing problems Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Diabetic Diet • • • • • Also called carbohydrate-controlled diet Used for patients with diabetes mellitus Patients frequently take insulin by injection Calculate carbohydrates in each meal Avoid sugar-heavy foods Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Calorie-Controlled Diets • Low-calorie – For patients who are overweight – Avoid or limit high-calorie foods • High-calorie – For patients who are underweight, have anorexia nervosa, hyperthyroidism, cancer Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Low-Cholesterol Diet • • • • Restricts foods containing cholesterol Limits fats to less than 50 grams daily Limit foods high in saturated fats Used for patients with atherosclerosis and heart disease Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Fat-Restricted Diets • • • • Also called low-fat diets Limits fat intake to less than 50 grams daily Avoid foods high in fat Used for patients with gallbladder and liver disease, obesity, atherosclerosis Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Sodium-Restricted Diets • Also called low-sodium or low-salt diets • Avoid or limit addition of salt; avoid salt-rich foods • Used for cardiovascular diseases, kidney disease, fluid retention (edema) Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Protein Diets • High-protein – For growth-delayed children and adolescents, pregnant or lactating women, before/after surgery, patients with burns, fevers, infections • Low-protein – For certain kidney or renal diseases, allergic conditions Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Bland Diet • Easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract • Used for patients with ulcers, colitis, other digestive diseases Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Fiber Diets • High-fiber – At least 30 grams of fiber without seeds or nuts daily • Low-fiber or low-residue – Eliminates or limits high-fiber foods – For patients with digestive or rectal diseases such as colitis or diarrhea Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part. Other Diets • Other diets may be ordered that restrict or increase certain nutrients • Check prescribed diet and ask questions if foods seem incorrect • Include foods a patient likes if allowed Copyright © 2014 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.