Elderhood

Question 1

Older adult age

Answer 1

65 years old and abo

Question 2

young-old

Answer 2

65 to 74 years old

Question 3

elderly

Answer 3

75 to 84 years old

Question 4

old-old

Answer 4

85 years old and older

Question 5

the period of being past middle age

Answer 5

Elderhood

Question 6

is a continuous process that starts in the womb and ends in the tomb

Answer 6

Aging

Question 7

it is developemntal sequence of all living processes as they change with the passage of time

Answer 7

Aging

Question 8

Protein

Answer 8

1.1kg/body weight

Question 9

important minerals and vitamins

Answer 9

Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C. Vitamin A

Question 10

As person age, __________ becomes more essential as GI tract becomes sluggish during aging

Answer 10

fiber

Question 11

Healthy fats from ______________________ are recommended.

Answer 11

monounsaturated vegetable oils and fish

Question 12

may be the most important nutritional concern among elderly.

Answer 12

Dehydration

Question 13

Common Problems Among the Elderly

Answer 13

1. Difficulty in chewing due to loss of teeth ad not getting used to dentures
2. Lack of appetite
3. Unwanted weight and due to lack of physical activity and/or overeating
4. Anxiety, confusion, insecurity, or loneliness
5. Poor digestion leading to constipation, gas pains, or diarrhea
6. Poor absorption leading to anemia and other vitamin deficiencies
7. Difficulty in sleeping

Question 14

declined salivary production

Answer 14

xerostomia

Question 15

difficulty swallowing foods

Answer 15

dysphagia

Question 16

low gastric HCl production

Answer 16

achlorhydria

Question 17

Plan _______________ balanced and moderate meals and snacks throughout the day.

Answer 17

three to six

Question 18

_____________________________ can be signs of malnutrition

Answer 18

Unintentional weight loss and weight gain

Question 19

________________________ may be a coping mechanism for the stressful conditions.

Answer 19

Overeating and undereating