Nutrition and Diet Therapy Reference Dictionary

Dictionary Terms.- Appendices.- 1 Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council Recommended Dietary Allowances, Revised 1989.- 2 Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intakes of Selected Vitamins and Minerals.- 3 Recommended Dietary Standards for Adults in Selected Countries and FAO/WHO.- 4 The Food Guide Pyramid (USA).- 5 Nutrition Labeling (USA).- 6 U.S. Daily Values for Nutrition Labeling.- 7A Dietary Guidelines for All Healthy Americans over 2 Years Old.- 7B National Nutrition Objectives for the Year 2000.- 8 Classification of Carbohydrates.- 9 Classification of Proteins.- 10 Classification of Lipids.- 11A Summary of Digestive Enzymes.- 11B Summary of Selected Hormones.- 12 Utilization of Carbohydrates.- 13 Utilization of Proteins.- 14 Utilization of Fats.- 15 Interrelationship of Carbohydrate, Protein, and Fat.- 16 Summary of Vitamins.- 17 Summary of Minerals.- 18 Median Weights and Heights for Children from Birth to 18 Years.- 19 Average Weights for Men and Women Aged 18–74 Years.- 20A Acceptable Weights for Men and Women.- 20B 1983 Metropolitan Height-Weight Tables.- 21 Estimation of Frame Size and Stature.- 22 Reference Values for Triceps Skinfold Thickness.- 23 Reference Values for Midarm Muscle Circumference.- 24 Estimation of Energy and Protein Requirements.- 25 Interpretations and Equations for Assessing Nutritional Status.- 26 Physical Assessment of Nutritional Status.- 27 Biochemical Assessment of Nutritional Status.- 28 Reference Values for Blood Lipids.- 29 Expected 24-Hour Urinary Creatinine Excretion.- 30 Reference Values for Normal Blood Constituents.- 31 Normal Reference Values for Urine.- 32 Dietary Fiber in Selected Foods.- 33 Alcohol and Caloric Content of Alcoholic Beverages.- 34 Cholesterol and Fatty AcidContent of Selected Foods (per 100 g of edible portion).- 35 Average Caffeine Content of Selected Foods (mg).- 36 Salt, Salt Substitutes, and Seasonings: Sodium and Potassium Contents.- 37 Composition of Milk and Selected Formulas for Infant Feeding.- 38 Composition of Oral and Intravenous Electrolyte Solutions.- 39 Proprietary Formulas for Enteral Nutrition.- 40 Selected Amino Acid Solutions for Parenteral Nutrition.- 41 Intravenous Fat Emulsions.- 42 Suggested Intravenous Multivitamin Formulation.- 43 Caloric Values and Osmolarities of Intravenous Dextrose Solutions.- 44 Nutrition Therapy in Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- 45 Common Prefixes, Suffixes, and Symbols.- 46 Common Abbreviations in Nutrition and the Medical Records.- 47A Cultural Food Practices.- 47B Religious Food Practices.- 48 Public Health Nutrition Programs and Surveys (USA).- 49 Agencies and Organizations with Nutrition-Related Activities.- 50 Sources of Nutrition Information.

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