NUTRITION FOR ELDERLY Flashcards
- marked by a physical decline
- developmental sequence of all living processes
late adulthood / elderly
the older years age
60s-80s
the oldest years age
80s-90s
elderly strive to be ___ and enjoy life with members of their own cohort
independent
erikson stage for elderly
integrity vs despair
fully accepting one self. One’s accomplishments, and coming to terms with mortality
integrity
look back at their lives with a sense of doubt or gloom over their life’s worth
despair
less saliva = ___ of food is difficult
swallowing
diminished amount of functioning nephrons and slow excretion of urates result in reduction of ___ and increased ___
glomerular filtration rate, BUN
increased proportion of ___ result to brittle bones
lime
- a condition in which the amount of calcium in bones is reduced, making them porous
- gradual reduction of height
osteoporosis
it is not uncommon for someone to lose ___ inches of height
1-3
this procedure is done to diagnose osteoporosis
bone density scan / DEXA
Height loss occurs even more quickly at the age of ___
70
calcium intake for osteoporosis support
1500 mg
Taking a blood clot–reducing drug such as Coumadin or Warfarin ( an anticoagulant) should eat ___ rich food in moderation
vitamin K
Dairy products should not be consumed within how many hours of taking the antibiotic tetracycline
2
cancer: eat a diet full of ___ and avoid ___ meats
plant foods, processed
what should u do to increase the appetite of the elderly?
- light exercise
- eat in pleasant surroundings
- make the food attractive
true or false: as one ages, kidneys filter only about half as much as in younger years
true
causes of difficulty in sleeping
- nervous system degeneration
- reduction in cerebral blood flow
- increase of senile plaques within the brain
RDA nutrient allowance
44-55 years
55-65 years
> 65 years
7.5% decrease
7.5% decrease
10% decrease
true or false - the elderly should increase their caloric intake to make up for the reduced metabolism
false
50-60% total calories should come from?
CHO
elderly RDA protein intake
1.2 and 2.0 g per kg or higher
protein is necessary for the prevention of progressive tissue wasting, also called
sarcopenia
recommended water intake
6-8 glasses
It is rich in Collagen, a protein that acts as a glue that holds our body together. The benefits are not only for the skin but also for the heart and can even improve athletic performance
chicken feet
New study found that to strengthen muscles by eating this food, is not suitable for bodybuilders, but more suitable for the elderly who need to maintain muscle functions
spinach
they contain anti-aging properties. and are a good source of protein
beans / pinto beans
help prevent heart disease or may protect against certain cancers.
sardines
rich in high-quality protein. contain one of the highest concentrations of omega-3s of any seafood, ounce for ounce, according to Harvard Health.
red salmon
Cancers commonly associated with high red meat consumption include ___
colon and bowel cancer
