Body Organ Function and Nutrition

Body function and nutrition are closely related to factors such as food intake, digestion, absorption and metabolism. Good or bad can be used as one of the criteria for identification and disease degree, and it is also one of the criteria for diagnosing the function of body organs. Excessive accumulation of neutral fat in the body is mainly due to weight gain. When the body weight exceeds 20% of the standard weight, it is called obesity. The most common cause of obesity is excessive intake of calories, exceeding consumption, and is associated with endocrine, genetic, lifestyle, exercise, and mental factors. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Relax naturally and actively cooperate with the doctor's work needs. Normal value The mucous membrane is rosy, the skin is shiny, the elasticity is good, the subcutaneous fat is full and elastic, the muscles are strong, the nails and hair are moist, the intercostal space and the upper clavicle are moderately deep, and the shoulder and thigh muscles are full. Clinical significance Abnormal results: 1. Malnutrition is caused by insufficient food intake or (and) consumption. When weight loss is less than 10% of normal, it is called weight loss, and extreme weight loss is called cachexia. 2. Over-nutrition The accumulation of neutral fat in the body is mainly caused by weight gain. When the body weight exceeds 20% of the standard weight, it is called obesity. The most common cause of obesity is excessive intake of calories, exceeding consumption, and is associated with endocrine, genetic, lifestyle, exercise, and mental factors. According to different reasons, obesity can be divided into two types: exogenous and endogenous. People who need to be examined: people who are thin and obese, and who have undergone a systemic examination. Precautions Inappropriate crowd: None. Taboo before inspection: None. Requirements for inspection: Natural relaxation, actively cooperate with the doctor's work needs. Inspection process Focusing on the diagnosis and palpation, we can understand the function and nutrition of the patient's body organs by watching and touching the body shape of the patient. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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