Nutrition in Human Health Nutrition is the science of food and it's relationship to overall health Nutrients are chemical substances in food that the body needs for growth Metabolism is the sum of all physical and chemical changes in the body
Basics to Physical Health
NUTRITION STATUS Nutrition status is the body's condition related to the daily intake and use of nutrients Assessment of nutrition status in a hospital is completed by RD, RN, SLP, CM, and MD Based on PMH, anthropometics, biochemical, physical, and diet recall Documented with subjective, objective, analysis, and plan of action; SOAP
Patient Centered Care
NUTRIENTS Nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins, minerals, and water Essential, not made by the body or nonessential internally synthesized; and conditional To serve as energy or heat, support tissue growth, and aid in homeostatic body processes
Macronutrients
MyPlate Recommendation
Essential & Nonessential
Body Composition Water, 50%, Fat, 20%, Protein,15%, Ash, 10%, Carbohydrates, 5% BMI, Kg/m2 for example 70kg/1.77 x 1.77= 24, BMI >40, morbid obesity and <18, underweight Normal BMI is19-24, which is considered a healthy weight for adults
Body Composition
BMI Classifications Classification BMI(kg/m�) Principal cut-off points Additional cut-off points Underweight <18.50 Severe thinness <16.00 Moderate thinness 16.00 - 16.99 Mild thinness 17.00 - 18.49 Normal range 18.50 - 24.99 18.50 - 22.99 23.00 - 24.99 Overweight ≥25.00 Pre-obese 25.00 - 29.99 25.00 - 27.49 27.50 - 29.99 Obese ≥30.00 Obese class I 30.00 - 34-99 30.00 - 32.49 32.50 - 34.99 Obese class II 35.00 - 39.99 35.00 - 37.49 37.50 - 39.99 Obese class III ≥40.00
DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) Intake that meets the needs of 50% of individuals Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA/Is) Intake that meets the needs of 97% of individuals Adequate Intakes (AIs) Due to lack of information, amount appearing to be sufficent Tolerable Upper Limit (ULs) Highest average daily intake for 97% of individuals
Reference Intakes