Part 27: Malnutrition

Malnutrition is characterized by ___% or more loss of body weight

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What are the 2 types of malnutrition

1. Primary Malnutrition

2. Secondary Malnutrition

What is primary malnutrition caused by?

Lack of essential foodstuffs - Usually minerals, vitamins or proteins

What are the 2 eating disorders that cause primary malnutrition?

1. anorexia nervosa

2. bulimia

def. an eating disorder characterized by low body weight, distorted body image and an obsessive fear of gaining weight

term. Anorexia Nervosa

def. an eating disorder characterized by episodes of secretive excessive eating (binge-eating) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control such as self-induced vomiting (purging), abuse of laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise.

term. bulimia

What is secondary malnutrition caused by?

1. failure of absorption/ utilization of nutrients (disease of GI tract, liver, thyroid, kidney or pancreas)

2. increased nutritional requirements (growth, injuries, burns surgical procedures, pregnancy, lactation, fever)

3. Excessive excretion (diarrhea)

4. Cancer

How many more calories should RTT patients add?

2 cals/ lb of their body weight (4.4 /gram)

How many more calories should RTT patients add on average?

300 more cal / day

What can lower your risk of dying from cancer

1. walk 15 mins/day

2. losing 10 lbs

GIGO stand for

Garbage In Garbage Out