Across
- 3. difficulty coordinating the steps needed to complete a task
- 5. the unit of measure used to describe the energy content of food
- 7. loss of appetite
- 9. the body’s most basic type of fuel; supplied by carbohydrates and sometimes referred to as “blood sugar”
- 11. a general term for a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to communicate with others; may be expressive or receptive; often occurs following a stroke
- 13. the process of taking in and using food
- 18. the desire for food
- 19. placing food directly into a person’s stomach or intestines
- 20. difficulty swallowing
- 21. sharp, sudden pain
- 22. a flavored shake or drink that is used to supply extra calories or protein; often served with meals or as a snack in between meals
Down
- 1. type of blood glucose meter
- 2. a temporary state of confusion
- 4. technique used for interacting with people who have dementia, in which the person with dementia is encouraged to remember and share experiences from his or her past with others
- 6. difficulty remembering
- 8. permanent disability that affects a person before he/she reaches adulthood (before the age of 19-22 years old) and interferes with the person’s ability to achieve developmental milestones
- 10. technique used for interacting with people who have dementia, in which the caregiver acknowledges the person’s reality; rather than correcting the person, the caregiver attempts to distract the person and redirect the conversation whenever possible
- 12. difficulty recognizing information obtained using the five senses
- 14. substances in foods and fluids that the body uses to grow, to repair itself, and to carry out processes essential for living
- 15. slow, diffuse, constant pain
- 16. a person who has a degree in nutrition
- 17. the permanent and progressive loss of the ability to think and remember