NUR 21801 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Coronary Artery Disease, Anorexia Nervosa, Dietary Reference Intake
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Describe the role of nutrition and food metabolism in achieving and maintaining normal body structure and function. Normal body structure and function are dependent on the adequate intake of nutrients, their metabolism, and their absorption. Identify nutritional imbalances that can result in physical alterations, physiological disturbances, and the development of disease. Discuss critical aspects of a thorough nutritional assessment. Identify nursing diagnoses for patients experiencing an alteration in nutrition. Various vitamin deficiencies contribute to the development of diseases such as osteoporosis, scurvy, and rickets. Malnutrition may occur as a consequence of lack of protein or inadequate dietary intake and may lead to diseases such as kwashiorkor, marasmus, and anorexia nervosa. Imbalanced or excess intake of certain foods may promote development of coronary artery disease, hypertension, or diabetes. Assessment of nutritional status includes observation of the patient"s general health and completion of a health history followed by a physical assessment.
