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Caiter2013

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on: Aug 21, 2018
To maintain or attain normal nutritional status while reducing danger of aspiration and choking, the texture of foods and/or viscosity of fluids are personalized for a patient with dysphagia .
 
  Define and give an example of each of the following terms used to describe characteristics of foods/fluids.

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Using Mr. Garcia's 24-hour recall, estimate the total number of kilocalories he consumed as well as the energy distribution of kilocalories for protein, carbohydrate, and fat using the food lists for diabetes.
 
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Perkypinki

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Consistency: Measure of the flow of a liquid or a semiliquid during a given time and temperature under the sole force of gravity.
 Texture: The way in which the structural components of a food are arranged internally and externally.
 Viscosity: Internal friction of a substance or its resistance to flow. Usually refers to liquids.

Answer to Question 2

Exchange kcal PRO g CHO g FAT g
11starches 880 33 165 11
2 fruits 120 0 30 0
8 lean meats 360 56 0 16
1 medium-fat meats 75 7 0 5
2 high-fat meats 200 14 0 16
3 fats 135 0 0 15
1 veg 25 2 5 0
1 Reduced-fat milk 120 12 8 5
Total 1915 124 208 78

He consumed an estimated 1915 kcal and 124 g protein (26), 208 g CHO (43), and 68 g fat (32).


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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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