Sources of nutrition: Teaching about Natural sources of Folate
Folate (folic acid is the synthetic form) is required for hemoglobin and amino acid
synthesis, cellular reproduction, and prevention of neural tube defec
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Sources of nutrition: Teaching about Natural sources of Folate
Folate (folic acid is the synthetic form) is required for hemoglobin and amino acid
synthesis, cellular reproduction, and prevention of neural tube defects in utero.
Deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia, CNS disturbances, and fetal neural tube defects
(spina bifida and anencephaly). It is important that all women of child-bearing age get an
adequate amount of folate due to neural tube formation occurring early in gestation, often
before a woman knows she is pregnant.
Folate occurs naturally in a variety of foods including liver, dark-green leafy vegetables,
citrus fruits, whole-grain products, and legumes.
Cardiovascular and hematologic disorders: Heart healthy diet
Preventative Nutrition
Consuming a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet can reduce the risk of developing CHD.
Daily cholesterol intake should be less than 200 mg.
Increasing fiber and carbohydrate intake, avoiding saturated fat, and decreasing red meat
consumption can decrease the risk for developing CHD.
Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, flaxseed, soy beans, canola, and
walnuts reduces the risk of coronary artery disease.
Therapeutic Nutrition
Secondary prevention efforts for CHD are focused on lifestyle changes that lower LDL.
These include a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats, a diet high in fiber, exercise and
weight management, and smoking cessation.
Daily cholesterol intake should be less than 200 mg/day. Saturated fat should be limited
to less than 7% of daily caloric intake
Sources of Nutrition: Identifying low phosphorus foods
Major sources: Dairy, peas, soft drinks, meat, eggs, some grains
Findings of deficiency: Calcium level changes, muscle weakness
Findings of excess: Skeletal porosity, decreased calcium levels, must stay in balance with
calcium
Nursing implications: Evaluate the use of antacids (note type) and the use of alcohol.
Complications of childhood obesity
HTN
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
GI disorders: Complications associated with obesity
GERD: Encourage weight loss for overweight patients
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