CHAPTER 8 SUMMARY
. List the six (6) essential nutrients and the main function of each nutrient.
Differentiate between the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism
Differentiate between overweight and obesity. List six (6) conditions that can develop as a result of obesity
Calculate the number of calories you require per day to maintain your present weight. How many calories should you ingest per day to gain 1 kilogram per week? How many calories should you ing
. Identify the type of therapeutic diet that may be ordered for patients with the following conditions:
You are planning your family’s meals.
You have an 88-year-old male patient who is from Abha in the hospital recovering from a left hip fracture.
Using the data from Table 8–1, list what kind of nutrient group each patient needs to increase based on their medical condition:
. Define BMI. Using the BMI graph or calculator, determine your BMI. What does your number indicate?
In a small group, create a patient education oral presentation that will include:
