l ATI NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE Part 1: General Notes Part 2: Focused Review Notes Part 3: ATI Rational with Additional/Supported Information PA RT 1: GENERAL NOTES (Important Facts) Be wary of questions regarding children drinking too much milk i.e. more than 3-4 cups of milk each day. Too much milk intake reduces intake of other essential nutrients, especially iron. Wa t c h for anemia with milk-a-holics. Vi t a m i n Ds presence is required by the parathyroid gland, for it to function. If the patient is taking digoxin or K-supplements, avoid salt substitutes because many are potassium based Potassium Sources: bananas, potatoes, citrus fruits, tomatoes, avocado No milk (as well as fresh fruit or veggies) on neutropenic precautions. Nondairy (lactose intolerant) sources of calcium include RHUBARB, SARDINES, COLLARD GREENS 24 Vi t a m i n C plays a role in controlling infections and healing wounds and is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals. Nonfat milk reduces reflux by increasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure Yogurt has live cultures, so do not give to immunosuppressed patients helps with constipation No phenylalanine with a kid positive for PKU (no meat, no dairy, no aspartame). 2x month