NSG 2317 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Polypharmacy, Questionnaire, Cardiovascular Disease
15 Dec 2016
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Defining nutritional status: nutritional status: degree of balance btw nutrient intake & nutrient requirements; balance affected b genetic predisposition, income, education, an individual"s broad physical & social environments, nutritional literacy, & access to protective foods. & any increased metabolic demands related to growth, pregnancy, or illness. Optimal nutritional status\: more active, less physical illnesses & live longer vs less nourished. Optimal nutrition is essential for overall healht & well-being & in prevention of chronic conditions: undernutrition: when nutritional reserves become depleted or when nutrient intake is inadequate to meet daily requirements or metabolic demands. Certain population more vulnerable = infants, children, pregnant, new immigrants, low income individuals, hospitalized ple, & older adults. Overweight children/adolescents increased significantly since 90s; overweight defined as bmi in 95th percentile or higher according to age & gender specific bmi charts. Birth weight doubles by 4 months; triples by 1 yrs; slows during 2nd year.
