NURS303 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Basal Metabolic Rate, Nutrient Density, Nitrogen Balance
15 Dec 2017
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The food that people eat is considered the greatest resource for maintaining good health. Food provides energy for everyday activity, regulates organs, prevention of diseases and aids in recovery. Some conditions may require specialized nutritional support protocols i. e. low sugar, salt, cholesterol. Symbolic meaning of food across cultures (giving and receiving) Nurses role of promoting proper nutrition, diet and health to our clients. Overall health of canadians is rated good in compared to other countries. However rising issues may change that (resource supply vs. demand, aging population, decline in ses) Basal metabolic rate= the energy requirement at rest. Energy needed to sustain life for a specific period of time. Resting energy expenditure=measurement of bmr + energy to digest and perform mild activity. Baseline energy requirement, 60-75% of our daily needs. Bm, gender, enviro temp, stress, illness, injury, thyroid function. Factors affecting metabolism: pregnancy, activity level, drugs, illness. Nutrients: elements of food needed for body processes and function.
