Nutrition and Diet Therapy - Chapter 5 Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from Chapter 5 of Mazur/Litch Lutz’s Nutrition and Diet Therapy, focusing on client care, energy expenditure, weight management, and dietary recommendations.

What should a nurse do if a client expresses that food is all they have left in life?

The nurse should explore this statement further by asking open-ended questions to understand feelings of bereavement or depression affecting nutrition.

How should a nurse respond if a client maintains their weight but does not lose it?

The nurse should give positive reinforcement for following the plan, review the food diary, and identify changes to facilitate weight loss.

What types of exercise are appropriate for Mr. G?

Walking and lifting light weights for muscle strengthening.

What are the components of energy expenditure?

Mental activity, physical activity, resting energy expenditure (REE), and thermic effects of exercise and foods.

What exists when kilocalories from food intake equal kilocalories used for energy expenditure?

Energy homeostasis.

What does a kilocalorie measure?

Units of energy used in the body and contained in foods.

When are kilocalories required per kilogram of body weight the highest?

During growth spurts.

Which food has the highest kilocalorie density?

1 cup of margarine at 9 kilocalories per gram.

What is the first action a nurse should take for a client experiencing slow weight loss?

Monitor the client's food intake and physical activity.

Why is a teacher concerned about the number of overweight students?

The teacher noticed that students were gaining weight despite low caloric intake and identified a lack of physical activity.

What dietary behavior should a client be discouraged from if overly focused on kilocaloric density?

The avoidance of all meat, fish, and poultry, which eliminates important sources of protein.