Nutrition Exam Review Exam With 100% Correct Answers..

Ca+ {Ans: sreum calcium blood test: 9.0-10.5 mg/dL All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is important for heart function, and helps with muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting Deficiency: osteoporosis, tetany, Chvostek's and Trousseau's signs, ECG changes Excess: constipation, kidney stones}Suggested introduction of foods from birth-12 months {Ans: Birth- 4 months: breast milk (until 6 months) or formula (at 4 months) 4-6 mo: iron-fortified cereal 6-8 mo: vegetables, fruits 8-10 mo: strained meats, fish, poultry 9-12 mo: table foods (cooked, chopped,and unseasoned) 12 mo: cow's milk, eggs, cheese}low sodium diet {Ans: limit sodium to 1500-2000mg/day -benefits patients with cardiovascular risks including heart failure, hypertension, African-American ethnicity, and all middle aged and older adults.}Vitamin D {Ans: function: maintain serum calcium and phosphorus, aid in bone development sources: fish, fortified dairy products, SUNLIGHT deficiency: low serun calcium, fragile bones, rickets}Sources of B12 {Ans: food of animal origin: beef liver, shell fish, fortified grains}If a client is breastfeeding, how many extra calories should they consume daily? {Ans: 330 the 1st 6th months 400 the 2nd 6th months}Fiber {Ans: carbohydrate that does not yield energy to