Elderly- Older Adults

Question 1

what is the age group

Answer 1

65+

Question 2

what are the factor that affect their food choices

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what nutrient should be balanced as people age

Answer 3

carbs and levels of energy

Question 4

what are the nutrients needed and why

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what nutrient should they limit

Answer 5

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

salt - prevent from high blood pressure and stroke

Question 6

what are other common diseases

Answer 6

anaemia
osteoporosis
osteomalacia
constipation

Question 7

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

Answer 7

use mashed potatoes instead of boiled potato

Question 8

food should also be in manageable portions and….

Answer 8

easy to prepare