NUTRITION FOR ELDERLY

Question 1

• marked by a physical decline
• developmental sequence of all living processes

Answer 1

late adulthood / elderly

Question 2

the older years age

Answer 2

60s-80s

Question 3

the oldest years age

Answer 3

80s-90s

Question 4

elderly strive to be ___ and enjoy life with members of their own cohort

Answer 4

independent

Question 5

erikson stage for elderly

Answer 5

integrity vs despair

Question 6

fully accepting one self. One’s accomplishments, and coming to terms with mortality

Answer 6

integrity

Question 7

look back at their lives with a sense of doubt or gloom over their life’s worth

Answer 7

despair

Question 8

less saliva = ___ of food is difficult

Answer 8

swallowing

Question 9

diminished amount of functioning nephrons and slow excretion of urates result in reduction of ___ and increased ___

Answer 9

glomerular filtration rate, BUN

Question 10

increased proportion of ___ result to brittle bones

Answer 10

lime

Question 11

• a condition in which the amount of calcium in bones is reduced, making them porous
• gradual reduction of height

Answer 11

osteoporosis

Question 12

it is not uncommon for someone to lose ___ inches of height

Answer 12

1-3

Question 13

this procedure is done to diagnose osteoporosis

Answer 13

bone density scan / DEXA

Question 14

Height loss occurs even more quickly at the age of ___

Answer 14

70

Question 15

calcium intake for osteoporosis support

Answer 15

1500 mg

Question 16

Taking a blood clot–reducing drug such as Coumadin or Warfarin ( an anticoagulant) should eat ___ rich food in moderation

Answer 16

vitamin K

Question 17

Dairy products should not be consumed within how many hours of taking the antibiotic tetracycline

Answer 17

2

Question 18

cancer: eat a diet full of ___ and avoid ___ meats

Answer 18

plant foods, processed

Question 19

what should u do to increase the appetite of the elderly?

Answer 19

• light exercise
• eat in pleasant surroundings
• make the food attractive

Question 20

true or false: as one ages, kidneys filter only about half as much as in younger years

Answer 20

true

Question 21

causes of difficulty in sleeping

Answer 21

• nervous system degeneration
• reduction in cerebral blood flow
• increase of senile plaques within the brain

Question 22

RDA nutrient allowance

44-55 years
55-65 years
> 65 years

Answer 22

7.5% decrease
7.5% decrease
10% decrease

Question 23

true or false - the elderly should increase their caloric intake to make up for the reduced metabolism

Answer 23

false

Question 24

50-60% total calories should come from?

Answer 24

CHO

Question 26

elderly RDA protein intake

Answer 26

1.2 and 2.0 g per kg or higher

Question 27

protein is necessary for the prevention of progressive tissue wasting, also called

Answer 27

sarcopenia

Question 28

recommended water intake

Answer 28

6-8 glasses

Question 29

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

Answer 29

chicken feet

Question 30

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

Answer 30

spinach

Question 31

they contain anti-aging properties. and are a good source of protein

Answer 31

beans / pinto beans

Question 32

help prevent heart disease or may protect against certain cancers.

Answer 32

sardines

Question 33

rich in high-quality protein. contain one of the highest concentrations of omega-3s of any seafood, ounce for ounce, according to Harvard Health.

Answer 33

red salmon

Question 34

Cancers commonly associated with high red meat consumption include ___

Answer 34

colon and bowel cancer