Nutrition & Hydration

2. A compound that protects other compounds from oxygen; blueberries and kale are good sources of this
3. Muscle wasting that occurs from disuse or undernutrition
10. Dry mouth, sunken eyes, and confusion are all signs of this condition
11. A BMI greater than 30
14. One of Vitamin B12's main functions is to maintain this system
16. A diuretic present in coffee and chocolate
17. Symptoms of this condition include increased urination, thirst, and blurred vision
20. Live bacteria found in the microbiome, promotes gut health
23. Units of energy in food
24. A word that describes vitamin's ability to dissolve (either in fat or water)
25. A good fat usually found in salmon and other fatty fish
26. A loss of this many pounds in a patient weighing more than 100# over the course of 1 week should prompt notification of the MD, RD, and pt/RP
28. Symptoms of this condition include sweating, irritability, confusion, and change in LOC
30. A hormone produced in the pancreas which regulates glucose levels in the blood
32. Lipids found in the blood, desirable levels are less than 150 mg/dL
35. A fluid that is often fortified with vitamins A&D
36. A potassium containing fruit
38. Administer 4 oz of this in response to hypoglycemia if the patient is able to safely swallow

1. Vitamin A is found in red, orange and yellow vegetables, such as this
4. A macronutrient important for wound healing and increasing muscle mass
5. An expert in nutrition and a member of the IDT
6. Normal saline is an example of an _____ solution
7. A collection of fluid in interstitial spaces
8. Patients with hypertension should be educated to eat a diet low in this mineral
9. A life-threatening complication of diabetes characterized by fruity-smelling breath
12. Measure of elasticity in skin, an indication of hydration status
13. A mineral helpful in wound healing
15. Charged minerals in the body that help to maintain fluid balance and pH
18. Furosemide is a ______-wasting diuretic
19. Hypo or Hyperkalemia can cause serious complications related to what major organ?
21. Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to exposure to this
22. The "good" type of cholesterol
27. A leafy green source containing calcium
29. A lack of fiber can result in this uncomfortable condition
31. A mineral that is necessary for bones, muscles, teeth, and nerves
33. Vitamin C supports the body's _____ system
34. Weights are collected at this frequency to measure fluid balance in patients with CHF
37. An organ responsible for filtering blood to remove waste and maintain fluid balance