Nutrition quiz #3

Malnutrition

imbalance of proper nutrition due to unbalanced intake of nutrients, causing negative health effects 

Over nutrition

excessive of intake nutrients, causing increased body fat & obesity

Undernutrition

another form of malnutrition due to lack of required nutrients to meet physiological needs, caused by poor dietary or malabsorption of nutrients

A nurse has an elderly patient that barrier that can hinder nutrition. What is the cause and what can she recommend?

poor dentition, suggest soft pureed food

GERD is?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

What can the nurse advise a patient that has GERD to do? 

eat smaller frequent meals to reduce reflux, also ask the patient if they are consuming spicy, acidic, fatty/ fried food

food allergies can cause?

an immune response where they can break out into rash, hives, or anaphylactic shock

food intolerance can cause 

digestive issues i.e lactose 

foodborne illness is caused by

improper temperature, storage, proper cooking, proper handling 

common symptoms of food borne illness?

nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain