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Apathy
a lack of interest
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Diet Cards
cards thatlist residents' names and information about special diets, allergies, likes & dislikes, and any other dietary instructions
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Diuretics
medications that reduce fluid volume in the body
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Fasting
a period of time during which food is given up voluntarily
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Fluid Balance
taking in and eliminating equal amounts of fluid
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Fluid Overload
a condition in which the body cannot eliminate the fluid consumed
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Force Fluids
a medical order for a person to drink more fluids
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Graduate
a measuring container for measuring fluid volume
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Input
the fluid a person consumes; also called intake
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Intake
the fluid a person consumes; also called input
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Lactose Intolerance
inability of the body to degest lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products
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Metabolism
the process of breaking down and transforming all nutrients that enter the body to provide energy, growth, & maintenance
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Nutrient
substance in food that enables the body to use energy for metabolism
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Nutrition
taking in and using food by the body to maintain health
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Output
fluid that is eliminated each day through urine, feces, & vomitus, as well asperspiration; also includes suction material and wound drainage
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Puree
to chop, blend, or grind food into a thick paste of baby food consistency
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Restrict Fluids
a medical order that limits the amount of fluids a person takes in
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Special Diet
a diet for people who have certain illnesses or conditions; also called therapeutic or modified diet
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Vegans
vegetarians who do not eat any animal products, including milk, cheese, other dairy items, or eggs; vegans may also ot use or wear any animal products, including wool, silk, and leather
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Vegetarians
people who do not eat meat, fish, or poultry for religious, moral, personal, or health reasons; they may or may not eat eggs and dairy products
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