Nutrition and Dietary Practices

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to nutrition, dietary supplements, and practices discussed in the lecture notes.

Dietary Supplement

A product taken to supplement the diet that may contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other substances.

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

A plant or animal whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering to exhibit desired traits.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Nutrition guidance and education provided to patients based on their medical needs, often covered by Medicare under specific conditions.

Iatrogenic Malnutrition

Unintentional malnutrition caused by medical care or treatment, often seen in institutional settings.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

The amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, crucial for maintaining basic bodily functions.

Anthropometric Measurement

The systematic measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human body, often used to assess nutritional status.

Polypharmacy

The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, often associated with older adults.

Cyclic Nutrition Care Process

A systematic approach to patient nutrition that includes assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.

Energy Needs Calculation

The process of determining daily caloric requirements using parameters such as age, gender, activity level, and health status.

Clear Liquid Diet

A temporary dietary regimen that includes clear fluids and foods that are liquid at room temperature, often used before medical procedures.