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Lesson 12 Worksheet
Utilize Nutrient Intake, Such As Calories And Sodium
Angela Martin
United States University

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Identify Nutrition Problems and Resident Rights
Worksheet 11

1. Name a possible reason for using a low-sodium diet.

Low sodium diet is recommended to control fluid balance, high blood pressure and heart
diseases.
2. Name a possible reason for using a low-protein diet.
Low protein diet is recommended for people with inherited metabolic disorders, liver or kidney
diseases.
3. Name a possible reason for using a high-protein diet.
High protein diet is recommended for building muscle and losing fat.
4. Name 3 entrees you could include in a cycle menu for a mechanical soft diet.
Custard
Smooth Pudding
Tuna salad
5. Name 3 examples of nectar-like liquids that might be appropriate for an individual who
has dysphagia and is on the NDD diet (Level 2, Nectar-like liquids).

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Handmade Milkshakes
Egg Nog
Butter Milk

6. Why and how would you use a thickener?

We would use thickeners to ensure that patient indulges in some chewing and swallowing
process so we use fluid thickener to reduce risk of dysphagia.
7. In a long-term care facility, what are a residents rights related to menu choices?
Residents can refuse any food and can choose their own menu.
8. On the following general menu, suggest an alternative food item that would be
appropriate for a person following a finger food diet. (If the food on the general menu is
OK, you may use it on the finger food menu.)
General Menu
Scrambled Egg
Cream of Wheat
Skim Milk
Coffee
Banana

Finger Food Menu

Breakfast:
Hard Boiled Eggs
Cream of Potato
Normal Milk
Coffee
Juice
Lunch:

Macaroni and Cheese

Tossed Salad w/ dressing
Applesauce
Oatmeal Cookie
Dinner Roll w/ margarine

Macaroni and Cheese

Green Salad w/ Dressing
Applesauce
Cooked cereal in mug
Tortillas

Iced Tea

Milk

9. Name 3 examples of nutrient-dense foods you could include on a menu for a patient or
resident who has a poor appetite.
Cottage Cheese
Nuts
Cheese and Crackers
10. Name 3 foods you would omit from the menu for a patient or resident who needs to
follow a gluten-free diet.

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Semolina
Graham flour
Barley

11. Name 3 appropriate desserts for a patient or resident who is following a renal diet (for
kidney failure).
Apple Pie
Gelatin
Jelly Rolls