unit 11 vocab- cna sisu

anorexia

a lack/loss of appetite for food

aspiration

the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lung

bland diet

a diet that consists of foods that are low in giver, soft, and not spicy

carbohydrate

a macronutrient that provides energy to the body, it is found in foods like bread, rice, and fruit

cholesterol

is a waxy substance found in the blood, high levels of which can increase the risk of heart disease

clear liquid diet

a diet that includes only clear liquid, often used before medical tests/procedures

Defecation

process of expelling waste material from the body through the rectum and anus

diaphoresis

excessive sweating, often caused by physical exertion or illness

digestion

the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components for absorption

dysphagia

difficulty swallowing

therapeutic diet

a diet prescribed to treat or manage a specific medical condition

vegetarian diet

a diet that excludes meat but may include other animal products such as eggs and dairy

vegan

A diet that excludes all animal products.

Nasogastric tube (NG tube)

A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or drainage.

Orogastric tube (OG tube)

A tube inserted through the mouth into the stomach for feeding or drainage.

Mechanical Soft Diet

A diet that includes foods that are easy to chew and swallow.

Kosher diet

A diet that adheres to Jewish dietary laws.

Parenteral Nutrition

The delivery of nutrients directly into the bloodstream bypasses the digestive system.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube (PEG Tube)

A tube inserted into the stomach through the abdomen for long-term feeding.

puree diet

A diet that consists of foods that have been blended to a smooth consistency.

thicken liquid

Liquids thicken to a specific consistency to prevent aspiration in individuals with swallowing difficulties.