Mnt Exam 1 Study Guide Set Question & Answers | Passed Latest Update

average adult daily fluid intake {Ans: 1800-2500 ml/day. Or 1ml/kcal consumed}Historical Data {Ans: Alcohol history, following any special diet, Diet history (24-hour recall, Food frequency, usual intake, Food record) allergies, dental health, disease, medication, gastrointestinal factors.}UBW% {Ans: actual weight/UBW x 100}Coumadin- {Ans: blood thinner, reduce vit k production, avocado/st johns wort affects effectiveness. Statins/Lipitor- don't consume vit c.}Child Measurements {Ans: We get accurate measurements for children by mapping data on growth curves known as height-for-age, length-for-age, weight-for-age and weight-for-length. Child measurements are taken by recumbent length (tape measure), the knee height measure, sitting height, arm span, head circumference. Adult: height and weight, circumference, skin folds.}Economic Data {Ans: Income, steadiness of employment, amount of money for food each week or month, meeting food needs, eligibility for food stamps and cost, public aid assistance status.}