RDA
Older adults are chronically dehydrated and need to drink how much water daily?
6-8 glasses
This disease causes brittle bones
Osteoporosis
What is a key component for healthy aging?
Nutrition
What type of clinician can help with nutritional recommendations and intervention strategies?
Dietician
Weakness, weight loss and declines in independence can be an indication of what disorder?
Malnutrition
What more of what nutrient prevents constipation in older adults?
fiber
An unhealthy distribution of body composition, muscle mass decreases, fat accumulation increases
sarcopenia obesity
Uncontrollable factors of aging include what?
gender, genetics, age
Name the vitamins and minerals that help older adults improve their bone health
Calcium, Vitamin D, Mg
A patient is having difficulty with chewing foods with her dentures what type of food might she be offered?
Soft foods
Older adults have the tendency to consume too much of what nutrient?
Lack of proper nutrition and independence can cause skin breakdown leading to what?
wounds/bed sores
30-60 mins 5 days a week
Deficiencies in this vitamins can lead to neurological and cognitive impairments
Vitamin B12
What type of interventions or recommendations would a dietician provide to an older adult with malnutrition
Supplements, increasing nutritional intake (more protein), fortified foods
Good food sources for carbohydrates
whole grains, vegetables, fruits
Older adults are more likely to experience food borne illness or respiratory issues because of declines in what system?
Immune system
Name at least one physical barrier to older adults' ability to cook?
fear of falling, physical declines (limited balance)
What macronutrient is key to prevention and treatment of malnutrition
Protein
hospital and long-term care facilities
What is the RDA of protein in older adults?
1-1.5g per kg of body weight
Physiological declines with aging can most commonly lead to what disorder?
Malnutrition
What factors influence aging and nutritional status?
Medical/health status, Cognition, Environment, Physical Functional status
A screening tool that can be used to assess malnutrition
•Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam or
•Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) or
Subject Global Assessment (SGA)
How can multi medications (polypharmacy) affect older adults' ability to eat?
side effects can cause decreased appetite and absorption