Elderly- Older Adults Flashcards

1
Q

what is the age group

A

65+

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2
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what are the factor that affect their food choices

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limited budget
lack of motivation
loneliness
immobility- not moving or motion-less

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3
Q

what nutrient should be balanced as people age

A

carbs and levels of energy

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4
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what are the nutrients needed and why

A

protein- to maintain their body tissues and repaired properly, really good fro people who are convalescing

cal,phoso,vit D- maintain healthy bones and prevent from osteoporosis and osteomalacia (soft Bones )

NSP(fibre)- prevent from bowel disorder

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5
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what nutrient should they limit

A

sat. fat - help lower cholesterol in the blood and prevent heart disease

salt - prevent from high blood pressure and stroke

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6
Q

what are other common diseases

A

anaemia
osteoporosis
osteomalacia
constipation

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7
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what should should you do to food to people with chewing difficulty

A

use mashed potatoes instead of boiled potato

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8
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food should also be in manageable portions and….

A

easy to prepare

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