Nutrition In Aging (3 TQs)

Question 1

What is the longevity protein called?

Answer 1

SIRT1

Question 2

What induces the expression of SRT1?

Answer 2

Caloric restriction

Question 3

What inhibits SIRT1?

Answer 3

Over nutrition

Question 4

What are some physiologic changes that occur with aging that may influence nutrient intake or utilization (4)?

Answer 4

Sarcopenic obesity, decreased gastric mucus, decreased abortion of ca and zn, achlorhydria, slight cognitive decline can affect ability to eat, chew, swallow

Question 5

What are the protein requirements for an older patient in KGs?

Answer 5

0.8 kg/d