Author Question: In adulthood, excessive or inadequate intake of certain nutrients can pose risk. Discuss these risk ... (Read 84 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

In adulthood, excessive or inadequate intake of certain nutrients can pose risk. Discuss these risk nutrients and some of the effects resulting from high or low intakes.

Question 2

The nurse explains to a bariatric surgery patient that an appropriate meal size for when he is first discharged home is:

a. only 1 tablespoon.
b. a few spoonfuls.
c. about 2/3 cup.
d. about 1 cup.

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Risk nutrients include:
1 . Fiber: A high fiber diet is linked with lower body weight and less weight gain over time. In addition, fiber offers beneficial impacts on obesity, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease.
2 . Calcium and Vitamin D: Low intake leads to loss of calcium from bones and progression to osteoporosis.
3 . Vitamin A and Vitamin E: Strong antioxidant functions, involved in functioning of the immune system, skin and cell membranes.
4 . Choline: Deficiency is shown to cause fatty liver and muscle deterioration.
5 . Potassium and Sodium: Have opposing effects on blood vessels. High sodium increases blood pressure, while high potassium intake lowers blood pressure.
6 . Magnesium: Deficit leads to chronic inflammation, which can cause atherosclerosis, hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer and heart failure.
7 . Iron: Low intake leads to anemia and is associated with lower work, athletic and cognitive performance, and reduced reproductive and immune function.

Answer to Question 2

b