Lifestyle Modifications (Exam 1)

how many kcal are in 1g CARBS?

4 kcal

how many kcal are in 1g PROTEIN?

4 kcal

how many kcal are in 1g ALCOHOL?

7 kcal

how many kcal are in 1g FAT?

9 kcal

what are the MACROnutrients?

carbs, fats, proteins

what are the MICROnutrients?

vitamins, minerals, water

which vitamins are FAT SOLUBLE?

A, D, E, K

what is the recommended DAILY WATER intake for MALES?

3.7 L

what is the recommended DAILY WATER intake for FEMALES?

2.7 L

who needs MORE WATER, males or females?

Males (need 1 L more than females)

what is the recommended DAILY amount of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for CHILDREN?

60 mins of moderate-vigorous

what is the recommended WEEKLY amount of MODERATE physical activity for ADULTS? (assuming no vigorous activity)

150-300 mins

what is the recommended WEEKLY amount of VIGOROUS physical activity for ADULTS? (assuming no moderate activity)

75-100 mins

what is the brand name of Orlistat?

Alli

what is the generic name of Alli?

Orlistat

what is Alli used for?

for ADULT weight-loss with a REDUCED-CALORIE and LOW-FAT

what is the standard doing for Alli?

60mg 3x daily

when should each dose of Alli be taken?

within 1 HOUR of a FAT-CONTAINING meal

can you take Alli with a NON-fat-containing meal?

NO! the dose for this meal should be skipped

can Alli be taken without meals?

NO!

Alli can REDUCE ABSORPTION of _________. Therefore a _____vitamin should be recommended to the patient.

Fat-Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K)

pt. should take a multivitamin

due to the fact that Alli reduces the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, it is recommended patients take a multivitamin. WHEN should this multivitamin be taken?

2 HOURS APART from their Alli dose

Alli can REDUCE ABSORPTION of the drug _________.

cyclosporine

due to the fact that Alli reduces the absorption of cyclosporine, it is recommended patients take a their cyclosporine WHEN?

2 HOURS APART from their Alli dose

what are some common SIDE-EFFECTS of Alli?

abdominal pain, oily/lose stool, flatulence, anal leakage

when counseling a patient on Alli’s GI symptoms, HOW LONG should they expect to experience them for?

1 MONTH

a patient asks you how often they should take Alli if they eat 5 fat-containing meals per day, what would you tell them?

Alli can only be taken 3x DAILY

they should just skip a dose during 2 of the meals

which of the 6 nutrients makes up the highest percentage of daily caloric intake?

carbs

what are the 3 KEY DIETARY PRINCIPLES?

Meet nutritional needs mostly from nutrient-dense food/drinks

Choose a variety of options from each food group

Pay attention to portion size