Nutrition Through the Life Cycle - Elderly Flashcards
1
Q
What age in the UK is classed as elderly?
A
65 years
2
Q
What could be the reason for poor nutrition in elderly life?
A
- Reduced nutrient absorption
- Loss of bone mass
- Decreased fibre
- Reduced mobility
- Illness
- Impaired appetite
- Poor dentition (chewing)
- Unable to get to shops
3
Q
What are some phyical signs of becoming elderly?
A
- Poor dentition
- Decreased bone mass
- Decreased muscle mass
- Hair loss
- Weight loss
- Greying
- Saggier skin
4
Q
What is the pathological name for decreased skeletal muscle mass?
A
Sarcopenia
5
Q
What are some factors, other than age that can induce sarcopenia?
A
- Decreased physical activity
- Nutritional imbalance
- Increased inflammatory factors
- Hormone regulation
6
Q
What programmes can be implemented to strengthen muscles/improve sarcopenia?
A
Resistance training exercise programmes
