Healthy Diet Unit Review

A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the Healthy Diet Unit, including dietary recommendations for various health conditions and nutrition guidelines for infants.

Hypertension

DASH diet is recommended.

Congestive Heart Failure

A sodium-restricted diet is advised.

Overweight

Calorie-restricted diet is beneficial.

Elevated cholesterol or Triglycerides

A fat-restricted diet may help.

Diabetes

ADA diet guidance is suggested.

Renal Insufficiency

Manage electrolytes and fluid with a renal diet.

Liver or Kidney disease

Protein-controlled diet is needed.

Celiac Disease

A gluten-free diet is essential.

Wounds

Calorie-protein-vitamin C diet is important.

Aspiration Risk

Thickened liquids are recommended.

Chewing Difficulty

Mechanical soft diet is suitable.

Regular Diet

Any and all food are allowed.

Clear Liquids

Includes tea, coffee, broth, clear juice, etc.

Full Liquid Diet

Liquid at room temp; includes milk and ice cream.

Mechanical Soft Diet

Soft vegetables, fruits, chopped meat, etc.

Puree Diet

Any food blended into a smooth consistency.

NPO (Nothing by Mouth)

No food is allowed.

Vegan Diet

Only plant-based foods are included.

Lacto-ovo-Vegetarian

Plant-based foods plus eggs and dairy.

Age for introducing iron-fortified rice cereal to infants

4-6 months.

Age for introducing honey to infants

1 year.

Age for introducing vegetables to infants

6-8 months.

Age for introducing wheat, eggs, strawberries to infants

1 year.

Age for introducing fruit to infants

6-8 months.

Age for introducing corn, fish, nuts to infants

2-3 years.

Age for introducing meat to infants

8-10 months.

Age for finger foods for infants

6-12 months.

Infant nutrition

Formula or breast milk is essential.

Age for drinking from a cup

5-6 up to 8-9 months.

Vitamin A sources

Found in dairy products and green leafy vegetables.

Vitamin D sources

Found in milk, cheese, eggs, and fish.

Vitamin E sources

Found in vegetables, oils, and nuts.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) sources

Found in whole grains and enriched cereals.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) sources

Found in dairy and meat products.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) sources

Found in enriched breads and cereals.

Vitamin B6/B12 sources

Found in dairy, meat, and fish.

Folate sources

Found in green leafy vegetables and enriched cereals.

Calcium sources

Found in dairy products and leafy vegetables.

Iron sources

Found in meat, eggs, and fortified cereals.

Potassium sources

Found in fruits and green vegetables.

Sodium sources

Found in table salt, baking soda, and processed foods.

Healthy Fat sources

Found in meat, eggs, and nuts.

Healthy Fiber sources

Found in fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Healthy Protein sources

Found in dairy, meat, and legumes.