ELDERLY

Question 1

NUTRITIONAL needs:

Answer 1

• Less physical activity = less energy needed
• MORE PROTEIN FOR WOMEN
• LESS PROTEIN FOR MEN
• Calcium for bone health
• Zinc for ulcers/sores & prevention dementia
• More fat if frail

Question 2

PROBLEMS that may occur for the elderly:

Answer 2

• Lack of FOLATE & VIT C due to hard to prepare fruit and vegetables
• Lack of VIT D & therefor CALCIUM if housebound (lack of sunlight)
• ANAEMIA can occur because of blood loss or poor absorption of IRON from a diet lacking in VIT C
• Reduced gut mobility = CONSTIPATION
• DEHYDRATION may occur

Question 3

DIETARY needs:

Answer 3

• Base meals on starchy carbs
• Oily fish to reduce THROMBOSIS
• Fruit & veg full of antioxidants to take care of Blood pressure & free radicals
• Eat IRON at the same time as VIT C to help absoprtion
• Calcium rich foods
• Frozen ready meals
• Tinned foods & stocked cupboards