Chapter 49 - Nutrition and special diets. Nutrition is the process of how the body takes in and utilizes food and other sources of nutrients. It is a fivepart process that includes intake, digestion, absorption, metabolism, and elimination. This chapter gives you an understanding of how a well-planned diet can lead to optimal health and well-being for your patients. | Chapter 49 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 49 Objectives: 49-1 Explain why a medical assistant needs to understand the role of diet in health. 49-2 Describe how the body uses food. 49-3 Explain the role of calories in the diet. 49-4 Identify the seven basic food components and explain the major functions of each. 49-5 List the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Nutrition and Special Diets Objectives (cont.) 49-6 Explain how the Food Guide Pyramid can be used to plan a nutritious, well-balanced diet. 49-7 Describe a test used to assess body fat. 49-8 Identify types of patients who require special diets and the modifications required for each group. 49-9 Identify specific modified diets that may be ordered to treat or prevent certain conditions. Nutrition and Special Diets Objectives (cont.) 49-10 . | Chapter 49 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 49 Objectives: 49-1 Explain why a medical assistant needs to understand the role of diet in health. 49-2 Describe how the body uses food. 49-3 Explain the role of calories in the diet. 49-4 Identify the seven basic food components and explain the major functions of each. 49-5 List the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Nutrition and Special Diets Objectives (cont.) 49-6 Explain how the Food Guide Pyramid can be used to plan a nutritious, well-balanced diet. 49-7 Describe a test used to assess body fat. 49-8 Identify types of patients who require special diets and the modifications required for each group. 49-9 Identify specific modified diets that may be ordered to treat or prevent certain conditions. Nutrition and Special Diets Objectives (cont.) 49-10 Describe the warning signs, symptoms, and treatment of eating disorders. 49-11 Describe techniques the medical assistant can use to effectively educate different types of patients about nutritional requirements. Nutrition and Special Diets Introduction Nutrition is a five part process: Intake Digestion Absorption Metabolism Elimination You will gain the knowledge needed to recognize the signs of illness related to diet. Nutrition is the process of how the body takes in and utilizes food and other sources of nutrients. Role of Diet in Health You need to know what effect food has on health. You will work closely with the rest of the medical team to ensure patients understand the role of diet and how they adhere to prescribed diets. Daily Energy Requirements The human body requires the nutrients in food for three purposes. To provide energy To build, repair, and maintain body tissues To regulate body processes You will need to understand the relationship of food to good health and .
