Presentation covers the different types of nutritional status in individuals; undernutrition, malnutrition, and over nutrition. Also discusses different causes of those types.
This document discusses nutritional requirements from infancy to old age. It covers general considerations around human nutrient needs and recommended dietary allowances. Specific sections address energy requirements, protein requirements determined through nitrogen balance studies, fat intake recommendations, mineral needs, trace element requirements determined through balance or depletion/repletion studies, and vitamin intake levels established to prevent deficiency diseases. Guidelines are provided for requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and for infants and children based on growth and tissue demands.
The document discusses the components and approaches for developing a nutrition care plan. It outlines that a nutrition care plan includes nutritional assessment, determining nutritional requirements, deciding on oral or tube feeding access, selecting appropriate nutrient formulations, developing a delivery method, and establishing monitoring strategies. The key components are assessing the patient's nutritional needs, calculating macro and micronutrient requirements based on age and medical condition, and choosing an access route, formula, and delivery approach along with monitoring to ensure the plan meets the patient's nutritional goals.
This document outlines a lecture on infant nutrition. It discusses assessing newborn health, including birthweight and factors related to infant mortality. It covers infant development, including motor, cognitive, and digestive system development. It also addresses energy and nutrient needs of infants, including calories, protein, fat and other nutrients. The document discusses physical growth assessment of infants and common feeding practices in early infancy, including breastfeeding and formula. It concludes by covering the development of infant feeding skills.
Clinical assessment of nutritional statusDR RML DELHI
This document discusses the clinical assessment of nutritional status through physical examination. It provides guidance on identifying and classifying common physical signs of malnutrition, such as hair changes, skin and eye conditions, and muscle wasting. The summary is:
1) Physical examination can help detect nutritional deficiencies by identifying signs like delayed growth, skin pallor, and hair/body changes. However, signs are not specific and environmental factors can also cause similar signs.
2) Health workers can be trained to recognize major signs of malnutrition and refer patients for detailed examination. The WHO proposed a classification system to standardize identification and interpretation of signs.
3) Physical signs must be interpreted cautiously and confirmed with dietary and biochemical data, as signs can
Nutritional Requirements in Different Age GroupsAli Faris
This document discusses nutritional requirements across different age groups. It focuses on requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and infancy. During pregnancy, nutrition is critical for fetal development, especially in the first trimester. The document recommends folic acid and iron supplementation during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is ideal for infants as breast milk provides all needed nutrients in easily digestible forms. The nutritional needs of lactating mothers also increase to support milk production.
The document outlines the role of nutrition counselling provided by a dietitian as part of a family health team. It describes various services provided including individual client consultations, group education, developing resources for health professionals and clients, interdisciplinary planning and teaching. It then provides details on documentation procedures and conditions that may warrant a dietitian referral such as cardiovascular disease, celiac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. Standard counselling components are described for several conditions.
The document discusses various methods for assessing nutritional status, including direct and indirect methods. Direct methods include anthropometric measurements, clinical assessment, dietary evaluation, and biochemical/laboratory tests. Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, mid-arm circumference, and skin fold thickness. Clinical assessment examines physical signs of malnutrition. Dietary evaluation involves dietary recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and food diaries. Biochemical tests include hemoglobin levels and micronutrient levels in blood and urine. Indirect methods assess broader community factors like economic conditions, food availability, and health statistics.
This document discusses nutritional interventions for complications during pregnancy. It covers conditions like chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, eating disorders during pregnancy, and adolescent pregnancy. Nutritional recommendations include adequate intake of calcium, folate, fruits and vegetables, moderate exercise, and weight gain monitoring tailored to the mother's condition and number of fetuses. The goals are to control blood sugar, minimize health risks, and support healthy fetal development.
This document discusses nutritional requirements from infancy to old age. It covers general considerations around human nutrient needs and recommended dietary allowances. Specific sections address energy requirements, protein requirements determined through nitrogen balance studies, fat intake recommendations, mineral needs, trace element requirements determined through balance or depletion/repletion studies, and vitamin intake levels established to prevent deficiency diseases. Guidelines are provided for requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and for infants and children based on growth and tissue demands.
The document discusses the components and approaches for developing a nutrition care plan. It outlines that a nutrition care plan includes nutritional assessment, determining nutritional requirements, deciding on oral or tube feeding access, selecting appropriate nutrient formulations, developing a delivery method, and establishing monitoring strategies. The key components are assessing the patient's nutritional needs, calculating macro and micronutrient requirements based on age and medical condition, and choosing an access route, formula, and delivery approach along with monitoring to ensure the plan meets the patient's nutritional goals.
This document outlines a lecture on infant nutrition. It discusses assessing newborn health, including birthweight and factors related to infant mortality. It covers infant development, including motor, cognitive, and digestive system development. It also addresses energy and nutrient needs of infants, including calories, protein, fat and other nutrients. The document discusses physical growth assessment of infants and common feeding practices in early infancy, including breastfeeding and formula. It concludes by covering the development of infant feeding skills.
Clinical assessment of nutritional statusDR RML DELHI
This document discusses the clinical assessment of nutritional status through physical examination. It provides guidance on identifying and classifying common physical signs of malnutrition, such as hair changes, skin and eye conditions, and muscle wasting. The summary is:
1) Physical examination can help detect nutritional deficiencies by identifying signs like delayed growth, skin pallor, and hair/body changes. However, signs are not specific and environmental factors can also cause similar signs.
2) Health workers can be trained to recognize major signs of malnutrition and refer patients for detailed examination. The WHO proposed a classification system to standardize identification and interpretation of signs.
3) Physical signs must be interpreted cautiously and confirmed with dietary and biochemical data, as signs can
Nutritional Requirements in Different Age GroupsAli Faris
This document discusses nutritional requirements across different age groups. It focuses on requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and infancy. During pregnancy, nutrition is critical for fetal development, especially in the first trimester. The document recommends folic acid and iron supplementation during pregnancy. Breastfeeding is ideal for infants as breast milk provides all needed nutrients in easily digestible forms. The nutritional needs of lactating mothers also increase to support milk production.
The document outlines the role of nutrition counselling provided by a dietitian as part of a family health team. It describes various services provided including individual client consultations, group education, developing resources for health professionals and clients, interdisciplinary planning and teaching. It then provides details on documentation procedures and conditions that may warrant a dietitian referral such as cardiovascular disease, celiac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. Standard counselling components are described for several conditions.
The document discusses various methods for assessing nutritional status, including direct and indirect methods. Direct methods include anthropometric measurements, clinical assessment, dietary evaluation, and biochemical/laboratory tests. Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, mid-arm circumference, and skin fold thickness. Clinical assessment examines physical signs of malnutrition. Dietary evaluation involves dietary recalls, food frequency questionnaires, and food diaries. Biochemical tests include hemoglobin levels and micronutrient levels in blood and urine. Indirect methods assess broader community factors like economic conditions, food availability, and health statistics.
This document discusses nutritional interventions for complications during pregnancy. It covers conditions like chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, multiple pregnancies, eating disorders during pregnancy, and adolescent pregnancy. Nutritional recommendations include adequate intake of calcium, folate, fruits and vegetables, moderate exercise, and weight gain monitoring tailored to the mother's condition and number of fetuses. The goals are to control blood sugar, minimize health risks, and support healthy fetal development.
The document discusses several key nutrition standards and guidelines used in the United States, including:
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) which establish recommendations for nutrient intake including the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake (AI), and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans which provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk of chronic disease.
- USDA Food Guides including MyPyramid which group foods and recommend daily servings to help people achieve a healthy diet.
- Food labels and daily values which provide information on calories and nutrients to help consumers make informed choices.
This was done as a student presentation using photographs & content from various web sites & textbooks on the assumption of fair usage for studying & is for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes.
The document discusses nutritional assessment for BScN students. It defines nutritional assessment as collecting and interpreting data to determine nutritional status. The four components of assessment are anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary methods. Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, skin signs. Biochemical tests measure substances in blood. Clinical methods consider disease states and symptoms. Dietary methods estimate energy needs. Nursing diagnoses for malnutrition include imbalanced nutrition and risk of infection. Preventive measures include supplements, diet modification, and health education. The document also defines undernutrition and overnutrition, and their causes and signs.
Chapter 19 Nutrition and Liver Diseases KellyGCDET
The document discusses various liver diseases and their relationship to nutrition. It covers fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation. Key points include:
1) Fatty liver disease is caused by an accumulation of fat in the liver from excess alcohol, drugs, or metabolic issues like insulin resistance. It can progress to inflammation and more serious conditions if not addressed.
2) Hepatitis is liver inflammation that can result from viral infections or other causes like excess alcohol. Symptoms include fatigue and jaundice. Treatment focuses on supportive care and antiviral drugs.
3) Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that impairs its function. Major causes in the US are alcohol and hepatitis C
Introduction of Nutritional requirements ( according to RDA data ), different methods for assaying nutritional requirements, interaction with other nutrients and Antagonists & Analogues of vitamins.
A presentation I made for a graduate-level Maternal & Childhood Nutrition course. This PowerPoint focuses on the important role good nutrition can play in this age group, as well as nutrition programs for this age group.
This document discusses the nutritional needs and diet during pregnancy. It notes that pregnancy places high nutritional demands on the mother to nourish herself and support the growth of the fetus. The daily caloric intake requirement increases by 300 calories in the second and third trimesters to support the mother and fetus. Weight gain recommendations vary based on the mother's BMI, ranging from 7-14 kg. Certain nutrients like proteins, folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamin C, and omega-3 are especially important during pregnancy to support fetal development and the mother's health. Maintaining a balanced diet that meets increased requirements is essential for a healthy pregnancy.
The document summarizes the key points of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines placed a new emphasis on maintaining a healthy weight through the lifespan and providing proper nutrition for children. It acknowledged that broader food and physical activity environments influence choices and recommended coordinating across all sectors to improve environments. The guidelines also shifted to providing general dietary guidance rather than specific quantities and included research on behaviors like breakfast, snacking, and screen time.
Nutritional requirements change throughout the life stages. Young children require encouragement to eat with the family and in a relaxed environment. Preschoolers need a variety of foods to meet growth needs, including grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat. School-aged children have different meal patterns and are influenced by peers, requiring balanced nutrition. Adolescents experience dramatic growth and changes, increasing needs for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to support development. Older adults have reduced senses and interest in food, requiring nutrient-dense options to support independence and quality of life.
This document discusses methods for assessing the nutritional status of communities, including anthropometric measurements, clinical examinations, biochemical testing, repeated surveys, growth monitoring, sentinel site surveillance, and school census data. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing the underlying causes of malnutrition by combining nutritional status data with information on food access, health, and care practices through participatory appraisals and problem tree analysis. Integrating multi-sectoral information through tools like Nutrition Country Profiles and Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations reports allows for more appropriate responses to nutritional problems.
Nutrition Across the Life Cycle PresentationGena Bugda
The document discusses nutrient intake recommendations across different life stages. Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) levels are specific to life stage and gender to meet nutrient needs during periods of growth or activity. Vitamin D and calcium requirements in particular change, with infants and older adults often at risk for deficiencies. Nutritional needs increase and decrease depending on life stage and activity level, so awareness of macro and micronutrient requirements helps maintain health at each stage.
This document provides an overview of a 58-year-old female patient who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy surgery in July 2013 and experienced complications including a persistent gastric leak. It discusses her medical and surgical history, the nutrition care process being followed including assessments, diagnosis of altered GI function, interventions of initiating TPN and monitoring, and follow-up evaluations showing tolerance of TPN and a full liquid diet. The summaries provide the high-level details about the patient's history, surgery, complications, nutrition care and progress.
This document provides an overview of general methods of dietary assessment. It discusses various methods used at both the individual and national level, including food balance sheets, 24-hour recall, food frequency questionnaires, weighed food records, and dietary history. It also covers the purposes of dietary assessment, such as improving individual diets, planning food strategies, and assessing nutrition programs. Limitations of different methods are outlined. National agencies involved in nutritional surveillance in India, such as the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau, are also mentioned.
This document discusses nutrition, dietetics, and protein. It defines nutrition as the science of food and its relationship to health. Dietetics is defined as the practical application of nutritional principles, including meal planning for healthy and sick individuals. The document then classifies foods by origin (animal or vegetable), chemical composition (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals), and predominant function (body building, energy giving, protective). Several pages are devoted to discussing protein in detail, including essential and non-essential amino acids, sources of protein, and assessing the nutritive value of proteins. The protein requirement for different groups is also outlined.
Lactation is the production of breast milk to nourish infants for the first 6 months. Breast milk provides perfect nutrition for babies and lowers risks of infections, allergies, obesity and more. It also aids bonding and helps mothers' health by contracting the uterus and easing weight loss. Nutrient requirements increase during lactation, especially calories by 500 per day, protein, vitamins A, C and the B complex, calcium and fluids. Mothers should eat a balanced diet, check with their doctor before using medications and limit caffeine.
Lecture 3 Dietary requirements and guidelineswajihahwafa
1. Define the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
2. Present four (4) levels that represent five (5) food group in Malaysian Food Guide Pyramid
3. Read and understand a nutrition facts label.
4. Present the 14 key Messages of Malaysian Dietary Guidelines and 15 Key Messages Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
The document discusses several diet-related disorders including undernutrition, overnutrition, alcoholism, anemia, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, dental caries, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and obesity. It provides definitions and descriptions of each disorder, noting causes and symptoms. Major points made are that poor nutrition and lifestyle are linked to many health issues, and making better food choices can significantly reduce risks of diet-related disorders.
This document discusses key concepts and methods for conducting dietary assessments and nutritional analysis. It defines dietary assessment, nutritional assessment, nutritional status, nutrient intake and requirements. It also discusses optimal nutritional status, dietary assessment principles, dietary diversity, and when to measure dietary diversity. Different food groups are identified for constructing the Household Dietary Diversity Score and Women's Dietary Diversity Score. Methods for calculating and setting thresholds for these scores are described. The document also illustrates the association between dietary adequacy and anthropometric measures of nutritional status.
Malnutrition in children can be measured in several ways:
1) Low birth weight indicates intra-uterine undernutrition from maternal malnutrition.
2) Childhood malnutrition has severe consequences if it occurs early in life, negatively impacting growth, health, development and productivity.
3) Common anthropometric indicators used to measure nutritional status in children under 5 include height-for-age, weight-for-age, weight-for-height, and mid-upper arm circumference. Stunting, wasting and underweight are classifications based on these measures.
The document discusses several key nutrition standards and guidelines used in the United States, including:
- Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) which establish recommendations for nutrient intake including the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), Adequate Intake (AI), and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL).
- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans which provide science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk of chronic disease.
- USDA Food Guides including MyPyramid which group foods and recommend daily servings to help people achieve a healthy diet.
- Food labels and daily values which provide information on calories and nutrients to help consumers make informed choices.
This was done as a student presentation using photographs & content from various web sites & textbooks on the assumption of fair usage for studying & is for NON-COMMERCIAL purposes.
The document discusses nutritional assessment for BScN students. It defines nutritional assessment as collecting and interpreting data to determine nutritional status. The four components of assessment are anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary methods. Anthropometric measurements include height, weight, skin signs. Biochemical tests measure substances in blood. Clinical methods consider disease states and symptoms. Dietary methods estimate energy needs. Nursing diagnoses for malnutrition include imbalanced nutrition and risk of infection. Preventive measures include supplements, diet modification, and health education. The document also defines undernutrition and overnutrition, and their causes and signs.
Chapter 19 Nutrition and Liver Diseases KellyGCDET
The document discusses various liver diseases and their relationship to nutrition. It covers fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation. Key points include:
1) Fatty liver disease is caused by an accumulation of fat in the liver from excess alcohol, drugs, or metabolic issues like insulin resistance. It can progress to inflammation and more serious conditions if not addressed.
2) Hepatitis is liver inflammation that can result from viral infections or other causes like excess alcohol. Symptoms include fatigue and jaundice. Treatment focuses on supportive care and antiviral drugs.
3) Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that impairs its function. Major causes in the US are alcohol and hepatitis C
Introduction of Nutritional requirements ( according to RDA data ), different methods for assaying nutritional requirements, interaction with other nutrients and Antagonists & Analogues of vitamins.
A presentation I made for a graduate-level Maternal & Childhood Nutrition course. This PowerPoint focuses on the important role good nutrition can play in this age group, as well as nutrition programs for this age group.
This document discusses the nutritional needs and diet during pregnancy. It notes that pregnancy places high nutritional demands on the mother to nourish herself and support the growth of the fetus. The daily caloric intake requirement increases by 300 calories in the second and third trimesters to support the mother and fetus. Weight gain recommendations vary based on the mother's BMI, ranging from 7-14 kg. Certain nutrients like proteins, folic acid, calcium, iron, vitamin C, and omega-3 are especially important during pregnancy to support fetal development and the mother's health. Maintaining a balanced diet that meets increased requirements is essential for a healthy pregnancy.
The document summarizes the key points of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines placed a new emphasis on maintaining a healthy weight through the lifespan and providing proper nutrition for children. It acknowledged that broader food and physical activity environments influence choices and recommended coordinating across all sectors to improve environments. The guidelines also shifted to providing general dietary guidance rather than specific quantities and included research on behaviors like breakfast, snacking, and screen time.
Nutritional requirements change throughout the life stages. Young children require encouragement to eat with the family and in a relaxed environment. Preschoolers need a variety of foods to meet growth needs, including grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat. School-aged children have different meal patterns and are influenced by peers, requiring balanced nutrition. Adolescents experience dramatic growth and changes, increasing needs for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals to support development. Older adults have reduced senses and interest in food, requiring nutrient-dense options to support independence and quality of life.
This document discusses methods for assessing the nutritional status of communities, including anthropometric measurements, clinical examinations, biochemical testing, repeated surveys, growth monitoring, sentinel site surveillance, and school census data. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing the underlying causes of malnutrition by combining nutritional status data with information on food access, health, and care practices through participatory appraisals and problem tree analysis. Integrating multi-sectoral information through tools like Nutrition Country Profiles and Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations reports allows for more appropriate responses to nutritional problems.
Nutrition Across the Life Cycle PresentationGena Bugda
The document discusses nutrient intake recommendations across different life stages. Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) levels are specific to life stage and gender to meet nutrient needs during periods of growth or activity. Vitamin D and calcium requirements in particular change, with infants and older adults often at risk for deficiencies. Nutritional needs increase and decrease depending on life stage and activity level, so awareness of macro and micronutrient requirements helps maintain health at each stage.
This document provides an overview of a 58-year-old female patient who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy surgery in July 2013 and experienced complications including a persistent gastric leak. It discusses her medical and surgical history, the nutrition care process being followed including assessments, diagnosis of altered GI function, interventions of initiating TPN and monitoring, and follow-up evaluations showing tolerance of TPN and a full liquid diet. The summaries provide the high-level details about the patient's history, surgery, complications, nutrition care and progress.
This document provides an overview of general methods of dietary assessment. It discusses various methods used at both the individual and national level, including food balance sheets, 24-hour recall, food frequency questionnaires, weighed food records, and dietary history. It also covers the purposes of dietary assessment, such as improving individual diets, planning food strategies, and assessing nutrition programs. Limitations of different methods are outlined. National agencies involved in nutritional surveillance in India, such as the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau, are also mentioned.
This document discusses nutrition, dietetics, and protein. It defines nutrition as the science of food and its relationship to health. Dietetics is defined as the practical application of nutritional principles, including meal planning for healthy and sick individuals. The document then classifies foods by origin (animal or vegetable), chemical composition (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals), and predominant function (body building, energy giving, protective). Several pages are devoted to discussing protein in detail, including essential and non-essential amino acids, sources of protein, and assessing the nutritive value of proteins. The protein requirement for different groups is also outlined.
Lactation is the production of breast milk to nourish infants for the first 6 months. Breast milk provides perfect nutrition for babies and lowers risks of infections, allergies, obesity and more. It also aids bonding and helps mothers' health by contracting the uterus and easing weight loss. Nutrient requirements increase during lactation, especially calories by 500 per day, protein, vitamins A, C and the B complex, calcium and fluids. Mothers should eat a balanced diet, check with their doctor before using medications and limit caffeine.
Lecture 3 Dietary requirements and guidelineswajihahwafa
1. Define the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
2. Present four (4) levels that represent five (5) food group in Malaysian Food Guide Pyramid
3. Read and understand a nutrition facts label.
4. Present the 14 key Messages of Malaysian Dietary Guidelines and 15 Key Messages Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents
The document discusses several diet-related disorders including undernutrition, overnutrition, alcoholism, anemia, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, dental caries, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and obesity. It provides definitions and descriptions of each disorder, noting causes and symptoms. Major points made are that poor nutrition and lifestyle are linked to many health issues, and making better food choices can significantly reduce risks of diet-related disorders.
This document discusses key concepts and methods for conducting dietary assessments and nutritional analysis. It defines dietary assessment, nutritional assessment, nutritional status, nutrient intake and requirements. It also discusses optimal nutritional status, dietary assessment principles, dietary diversity, and when to measure dietary diversity. Different food groups are identified for constructing the Household Dietary Diversity Score and Women's Dietary Diversity Score. Methods for calculating and setting thresholds for these scores are described. The document also illustrates the association between dietary adequacy and anthropometric measures of nutritional status.
Malnutrition in children can be measured in several ways:
1) Low birth weight indicates intra-uterine undernutrition from maternal malnutrition.
2) Childhood malnutrition has severe consequences if it occurs early in life, negatively impacting growth, health, development and productivity.
3) Common anthropometric indicators used to measure nutritional status in children under 5 include height-for-age, weight-for-age, weight-for-height, and mid-upper arm circumference. Stunting, wasting and underweight are classifications based on these measures.
Srinivasulu Rajendran from the Centre for the Study of Regional Development at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, India presented on measuring household dietary diversity scores. The household dietary diversity score (HDDS) is a simple count of food groups consumed by a household over the preceding 3 days. It reflects a household's economic access to food. Food groups are categorized and each food group consumed is given a score of 1. The total HDDS is the sum of all food groups consumed and can range from 0 to 15. HDDS provides a snapshot of household food access but not nutrient adequacy of individual diets.
This document discusses the nutritional needs of different groups and those requiring special diets. It outlines the nutritional needs of young children, school-going children, teenagers, and the elderly. For each group, it lists factors to consider such as recommended food types, portion sizes, and limiting unhealthy options. It also briefly introduces various groups that require special diets, such as those with weight problems, vegetarians, pregnant/lactating women, athletes, and people with food allergies or intolerances. The overall goal is to plan well-balanced meals tailored to the nutritional needs of individuals at different life stages and with unique dietary requirements.
The document discusses nutritional requirements and recommendations across the lifecycle from infancy to older age. It focuses on dietary needs during critical growth periods like infancy and childhood, as well as requirements during pregnancy, lactation, and aging. Recommendations are provided for energy intake and complementary feeding based on age, with the goal of promoting proper growth, development and health at each stage of life.
The document discusses several special diets including those for coeliac disease, diabetes, coronary heart disease, high-fibre, vegetarian, and obesity. It provides details on the causes, symptoms, and treatment or management recommendations for each condition and associated diet. Guidelines are given for food choices and meal planning to support the health needs of individuals following these therapeutic diets.
this presentation reviews various reasons for feeding issues in children, and covers some of the special diets that are used in children with Autism and other chronic conditions
The leading causes of death in the United States in 2002 were heart disease (710,000 deaths), cancer (552,000 deaths), and cerebrovascular disease such as stroke (166,000 deaths). These three causes accounted for over 30% of all deaths from heart disease, nearly 25% from cancer, and around 7% from cerebrovascular disease. The percentages of deaths from these causes varied significantly by age group, with heart disease and cancer being the top two causes of death for those over age 45.
This document discusses the Food & Nutrition syllabus and assessment objectives for GCE 'O' and 'N' Level exams in Singapore. It covers four key areas: 1) content knowledge on nutrition principles, healthy diets and food preparation/safety, 2) process skills like defining problems, gathering information, and decision making, 3) a bridging program to equip students with coursework skills, and 4) the attributes and career prospects for Food & Nutrition students, including available courses in junior colleges, polytechnics, and vocational institutions.
Nutritional needs change as people age due to the normal aging process and health conditions. Adequate nutrition through a balanced diet is important for older adults to prevent common aging problems. Factors like low income, mobility issues, social isolation, and general health can negatively impact the health and well-being of older people. Common nutrition-related health problems in older adults include undernutrition, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. As people age, the digestive system undergoes multiple changes that affect nutritional status, such as reduced saliva and gastric acid production and slower digestion.
Dr. Pedro Urriola - Pig Nutritional Requirements for Calcium, Phosphorus and ...John Blue
Pig Nutritional Requirements for Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin D - Dr. Pedro Urriola, Department of Animal Science, University of Minnesota, from the 2013 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference, September 14-17, 2013, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2013-leman-swine-conference-material
Nutrition For Lactating and pregnant womanCM Pandey
Knowledge of Nutrition is essential to prevent maternal and infant malnutrition and mortality. To share some knowledge I have gained, I have shared here my and my friend's class seminar on the topic 'Nutrition for Pregnant and Lactating Women'
B sc micro i btm u 4 nutritional requirementsRai University
This document discusses the nutritional requirements of microorganisms and various culture media used to grow them. It outlines the macro and micronutrients required, as well as the carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus needs of autotrophs and heterotrophs. Different culture media types are described including enriched, selective, indicator and differential media. Specific media like blood agar and triple sugar iron agar are also explained. Methods for culturing microbes including streak, pour, stab and anaerobic techniques are summarized.
This document discusses bacteriological culture media, including definitions of culture and media, types of culture, microbes' ability to be cultured, basic culture equipment, and indications for culture. It classifies media as inanimate or animate, describes commonly cultured and uncultured bacteria. It also covers culture techniques and materials needed. The document further classifies media based on consistency, nutritional ingredients, and use. It discusses important solidifying agents and characteristics of simple, enriched, selective, indicator, and differential media.
This document defines tissue culture and the requirements to maintain cells in vitro, including a sterile environment, nutrients for growth, stable pH and temperature. It describes the basic constituents of media, which provide inorganic salts, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins and serum. It also discusses buffering systems, media preparation, renourishment of cells, aseptic technique, primary versus continuous cultures, and morphology of cell growth.
The DRI Committee establishes nutrient recommendations based on scientific evidence, including the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), which is the intake that meets half the population's needs. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is set higher than the EAR to meet 97-98% of people's needs. For nutrients without an EAR, Adequate Intake (AI) reflects average intake. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) indicate maximum safe intake amounts to avoid toxicity.
This document discusses the cultivation of bacteria in the laboratory. It describes the process of culturing bacteria, which involves allowing microbes to grow on artificial media to identify and observe them. Various types of culture media are discussed, including liquid, solid that can be liquefied, and solid that cannot be liquefied. Agar is commonly used as it melts at boiling temperature and solidifies when cooled, without affecting bacterial growth. General considerations for culturing bacteria, such as temperature, moisture, oxygen, pH, nutrients, and sterile conditions are also outlined.
This document discusses nutritional requirements and how nutrient needs are determined. It explains the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) which include Adequate Intake (AI), Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), and Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL). The EAR is the daily intake level to meet needs of half the population. The RDA meets the needs of 97-98% of people. The AI is used when an RDA is not available. The UL is the highest daily intake unlikely to cause adverse health effects. Nutrient standards help determine Daily Values and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges.
This document provides information on nutrition during pregnancy including recommended weight gain, calorie needs, important nutrients, food safety considerations, and general healthy eating guidelines. It recommends gaining 11.2-15.9 kg (25-35 lbs) during pregnancy, with calorie needs increasing by 300 calories per day in the second and third trimesters. Key nutrients discussed include folic acid, calcium, protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Foods to avoid due to safety risks such as listeriosis include raw seafood, deli meats, soft serve ice cream, undercooked meat/eggs, and peanuts.
The document discusses the issues of overnutrition and undernutrition in developing countries. It notes that undernutrition is still a problem in some developing countries due to lack of calories and nutrients, while other developing countries are experiencing high rates of obesity due to excessive calorie intake and lack of nutrients. Some developing countries are now dealing with both undernutrition and overnutrition issues. India is provided as an example, where nearly half of children under five suffer from malnutrition, while almost half of teenagers are overweight. The influx of Western fast food chains like McDonald's into India is partly blamed for the rise in obesity. Addressing both undernutrition and overnutrition issues simultaneously in developing countries presents complex ethical challenges.
This document discusses nutrition and health. It begins by defining nutrition and outlining its significance for health and disease prevention. Undernutrition contributes to many child deaths globally and malnutrition rates in India are high. Diet is associated with both chronic and infectious diseases. The document then covers topics like food and nutrients, dietary standards including recommended dietary allowances, reference individuals, classification of foods, and proximate principles of foods like proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Concept of nutrition, Food, nutrition, malnutrition and balanced dietkumkumpandey4
concept of nutrition: definition of food, nutrition, malnutrition, overnutrition, under nutrition, optimum nutrition, balanced diet, its components and importance
The document discusses nutrition and various nutritional problems in India. It defines nutrition as the utilization of food by living organisms for survival, growth, and repair of tissues. Nutrition is essential for growth, energy production, formation of organic substances, regulating metabolism, and building resistance. It then outlines several major nutritional problems in India like protein energy malnutrition, low birth weight, vitamin A and iodine deficiency, fluorosis, and obesity. It provides details on the causes and consequences of each of these conditions.
Basic concepts of Nutrition: Food, nutrition, and health
What is Food? What is Nutrition? malnutrition, undernutrition, overnutrition, functional food.
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The document discusses nutrition and its importance for health. It defines key terms like health, nutrition, and dietary guidelines. It explains that a balanced diet obtained from the major food groups is essential for meeting nutritional needs and maintaining overall health and well-being. The major food groups include grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and proteins. Maintaining a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water and fiber through a varied diet is important for optimal health. Undernutrition, overnutrition or malnutrition can negatively impact health.
This document discusses obesity, including its definition, classification, causes, health risks, diagnosis, and management. Obesity is defined as excess body fat accumulation that negatively impacts health, and is classified using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio. Causes include genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. Health risks associated with obesity include increased risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory issues, cancers, and mental health conditions. Treatment involves lifestyle modifications focusing on diet and exercise, as well as potential medication options to help with weight loss.
This document discusses the role of nutrition in nursing. It begins with definitions of key nutrition terms and explores how nutrition impacts health through growth, infection resistance, and disease. Specific nutritional problems in India like protein-energy malnutrition, anemia, and goiter are also examined. The document emphasizes the important role nurses play in nutritional assessment, education, and developing therapeutic diets to maintain and promote patient health.
This document discusses the definitions and roles of nutrition and nutrients in relation to health. It defines nutrition as the science of food and nutrients and their interactions and balance in the body in relation to health and disease. Health is defined as complete physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease. The nutritional status of one's body is influenced by the foods consumed and their nutrient contents. Intakes of essential nutrients between deficient and excessive levels can impact health and toxicity. Maintaining adequate nutrient intake through diet is important for health.
This document discusses malnutrition, including its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It defines malnutrition as a cellular imbalance between nutrient supply and demand. The three main types of acute malnutrition are marasmus, kwashiorkor, and marasmus-kwashiorkor. Malnutrition can be caused by inadequate food intake, absorption issues, or increased nutrient needs/losses from illness. Symptoms vary but include skin, hair, dental and vision issues. Diagnosis involves physical exams, tests of vitamins/minerals, and imaging. Treatment ranges from nutrition via tubes or IV to education on nutrition and family planning to prevent malnutrition.
This document discusses malnutrition, including its definition, types, causes, assessment, and prevention/control. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses of nutrients and can take several forms, such as undernutrition, overnutrition, or micronutrient deficiencies. It is caused by factors like infectious diseases, poverty, lack of knowledge, and cultural food habits/taboos. Assessment methods include clinical exams, anthropometry, biochemical tests, and dietary analyses. Prevention focuses on identifying at-risk individuals and providing special feeding programs to rehabilitate the malnourished.
The document discusses the history and key aspects of nutrition. It begins by defining nutrition as the selection and ingestion of foods to be assimilated by the body. Some key highlights include:
- Hippocrates' teachings on health in 400 BC and the first scientific nutrition experiment conducted by Dr. James Lind in 1747 to treat scurvy.
- Identification of essential nutrients like vitamins, amino acids, minerals in the 1930s-1950s and understanding of their roles in bodily processes.
- Various nutrition-related terms like nutrients, malnutrition, undernutrition, and imbalanced nutrition are defined.
- Major nutritional problems in India like protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are discussed.
This document provides an introduction to clinical nutrition. It discusses how food is essential to life and growth. The science behind nutrition examines ideas about food and how nutrients, water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are obtained from food and necessary for life. Nutritional status can be good, fair or poor depending on food consumption and body status. Clinical nutrition deals with determining nutrient needs and sources to maintain good health. Malnutrition occurs from insufficient or excessive nutrient intake and impacts health. Diet and clinical nutrition are important for nutritional care and treatment.
This document is about nutritional epidemiology and blpublic health. It gives insight on food , nutrients and global nutrition and how food affects health and nutrition. It contains different methods of conducting nutritional status of an individual such as direct and indirect methods
Direct methods include
1. Anthropometric measurements where they measure someone's height, weight,.etc
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Biochemical Assessment
4.Dietary Survey
Indirect methods
Vitat health status, economic income, geographical and ecological factors.
Nutrition is the selection and ingestion of foods to be assimilated by the body. A healthy diet can avoid many health issues. In 1747, Dr. James Lind performed the first scientific nutrition experiment, discovering that sailors given limes were cured of scurvy where others given other substances were not, though he did not know it was due to vitamin C. Various essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fats have been discovered and their roles in the body's processes have been elucidated from the 1930s to present.
This document discusses the history and key concepts of nutrition science. It describes how early physicians like Hippocrates and James Lind contributed to the understanding of nutrition and vitamin deficiencies. Major developments include the identification of essential nutrients like vitamins and amino acids in the 1930s-1950s. Common nutritional disorders addressed include protein-energy malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies like vitamin A deficiency and iodine deficiency disorder, and obesity. Prevention and management strategies for different nutritional problems are also outlined.
This document provides information from Dr. Dolly Rani, an assistant professor of home science, on the topic of food, nutrition, and a balanced diet. It defines food and its functions, including physiological, psychological, and social functions. It discusses the concepts of nutrition, malnutrition, and the five main food groups. Key points covered include defining food and its role in providing energy, building the body, and having protective and regulatory functions. A balanced diet consisting of varieties from the five food groups is described as important for health. Factors affecting a balanced diet and different conditions of nutrition are also summarized.
Malnutrition refers to undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition occurs when an individual does not consume enough calories, protein or nutrients for growth and maintenance. It can be caused by poor diet, illness, poverty, or other social and economic factors. Globally, malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all child deaths and causes long-term health and educational problems. Prevention focuses on consuming a balanced diet with adequate carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fruits and vegetables, and treating any underlying medical conditions or socioeconomic issues that limit nutrient absorption or food access.
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Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and obesity are both types of malnutrition that result from imbalances in nutrient intake and energy expenditure. PEM specifically refers to deficiencies in protein and calories over long periods and can manifest as kwashiorkor or marasmus. Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents health risks. Groups vulnerable to PEM include children, pregnant/lactating women, older adults, and those with chronic illnesses. PEM is diagnosed based on growth monitoring, dietary history, and anthropometric measurements. Prevention focuses on nutrition education, supplementation, and treating infections early. Risk factors for obesity include age, genetics, physical inactivity, diet, and socioeconomic status. Obesity is assessed using body mass index
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2. Nutrition science is scientific
knowledge that defines nutrient
requirements for body
maintenance, growth, activity,
and reproduction
Dietary assessment provides
useful support data for
biochemical assays of nutritional
status, and it has the additional
advantage of being easy to
conduct among large groups of
people in a non-traumatic
fashion.
3. Referred to as the nutritional health of an
individual
Influenced by one’s living situation, available
food supply, food choices, and state of health or
disease
5. Marginal vitamin deficiency
is a middle ground between
adequate nutritional status
and the point at which frank
deficiency disease
symptoms develop.
Vitamin deficiency is not
something that occurs
abruptly or acutely
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6. Dietary records including food
and supplements
Biochemical measurements such
as blood nutrient levels, which
can help identify specific
deficiencies
Anthropometric measurements
such as body weight for height,
which provide an estimate of
body fat and muscle mass
Clinical measurements looking at
skin, hair, eyes, etc.
7. When nutrient intake is not
sufficient to meet day-to-day
needs and nutrient reserves are
depleted
Energy needs may be met, but
micronutrients likely are lacking
Excessive energy intake and low
physical activity will, over time,
result in unwanted weight gain
and over-nutrition
Also occurs with excessive
intakes of micronutrients
8.
9. Eating is influenced by:
Ethnic background
Cultural or religious beliefs
Family habits
Socioeconomic status
Health status
geographic location
Personal likes and dislikes
10. Various forms ranging from marginal
nutritional status to the famine
victim w/kwashiorkor or marasmus
Undernutrition
defined as the outcome of
insufficient food intake and
repeated infectious diseases.
Includes
being underweight for one’s age,
too short for one’s age (stunted),
dangerously thin
deficient in vitamins & minerals
(micronutrient malnutrition).
11. Malnutrition refers to both
undernutrition and overnutrition.
Malnutrition -broad term used as
an alternative to undernutrition
also refers to overnutrition.
Persons are malnourished if:
their diet is inadequate in calories
and protein for growth &
maintenance
If they’re unable to fully utilize food
consumed reillness
(undernutrition).
also malnourished if they consume
too many calories (overnutrition).
12. Definition: Person is not
deficient but lacks the
nutrient reserves to cope
with any added physiologic
or metabolic demand arising
from injury or illness, the
need to sustain a healthy
pregnancy, or a childhood
growth spurt
14. "Optimum Nutrition" can be defined as
eating the right amounts of nutrients on a
proper schedule to achieve the best
performance and the longest possible
lifetime in good health
An elusive goal because
demands of the body change from minute-to-
minute based on physical activity
medical science does not yet have a definitive
set of comprehensive nutritional requirements
for every human genetic variation.
Reduced calorie diets have been shown to
extend the lifetime of mice and many other
species.
Optimum Nutrition, re: longevity, is believed
to require a reduction of calories from what
would normally be consumed.
15.
16. Schlenker, E and Roth, S. Williams Essentials of Nutrition and
Diet Therapy. Elsevier Mosby: St. Louis, 2011.
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