Question

1.- Name the 6 classes of nutrients and their primary function. 2.- Name and explain the signs and symptom of malnutrition. 3.-List the four basic steps of nutrition assessment. 4.- Define a balance diet. 5- Identify the food groups and their placement on the MyPyramid. 6-Plan a Good Friday menu for a client Of the Roman Catholic faith.

Answer 1

1)1.Carbohydrates::::brain gets energy from carbohydrates and it assist to mai tain blood glucose level.

2.fat:::it enhances the absorption of fat soluble vitamins such as A,D,E,K

3.Protein:::it helps to built and repair body tissues

4.vitamins::vitamins help to increase eye sight,prevent birth defects,provide bone structure,and structure of blood vesssls

5.minerals::it assist the cells do its functions normaly,maintains fluid volume,hepl to developstrong bones and teeth.

6.water:::water carry nutrients to cells and it keep homeostasis in the body.

2)anorexia

Irritation

Fatigue

Less concentration

More prone to get sickness

Depression

Dyspnoea

Thin,pale and cold skin

Sunken eyes

3)1)Anthropometric assessment::it includes check weight,height,BMI,circumferrence of waist,

2)Biochemical assessement::blood investigationsit such as CBC,TLC,BUN,lipid profile etc.

3)Dietry assessment::dietary habits,consumption of alcohol,level of appetitte

4)clinical assessment::about disease conditions,allergies, wtc.

4)A diet which provides all essentials nutients which is needed to maintain the health of the individual is called balanced diet.This will keep the all body functions correctly.