older adults

Question 1

What are some physiologic changes with aging?

Answer 1

CNS, sensory, oral, GI, metabolism, renal

Question 2

What are their protein needs?

Answer 2

same as younger adults

Question 3

How can we optimize quality of fat intake?

Answer 3

unsaturated (omegas)

Question 4

How can we optimize quality of carb intake?

Answer 4

high fiber (helps with constipation)

Question 5

What is the DRI for water?

Answer 5

2.7/3.7 L a day OR 9/13 cups

Question 6

Which nutrients change significantly with aging?

Answer 6

calcium, vitamin D, iron

Question 7

Does vitamin B12 absorption increase or decrease with age?

Answer 7

DECREASE

Question 8

Where do we measure bone density for osteoporosis?

Answer 8

lumbar spine, hip, forearm

Question 9

What T-score is osteoporosis?

Answer 9

-2.5 and below

Question 10

When does bone loss begin?

Answer 10

age 35

Question 11

What are some food sources of calcium?

Answer 11

cheese, milk, other dairies, tofu, sardines

Question 12

What are some food sources of calcium that are readily absorbed/

Answer 12

cauliflower, broccoli, dark greens

Question 13

Where does cholesterol get converted to Vitamin D?

Answer 13

in the kidneys

Question 14

What are some food sources of vitamin D?

Answer 14

milk, soy, egg, tuna

Question 15

What’s the supplement recommendation for vitamin D in elderly?

Answer 15

800 to 2000 IU daily

Question 16

What are dietary foods to watch out for is a food record?

Answer 16

vitamin D? calcium? fibre-rich foods? fluids!!

Question 17

What’s the overall prevalence of nutritional risk?

Answer 17

34% of elderly (more women)

Question 18

What nutritional habits increases risk?

Answer 18

gaining/losing >10lbs in the past six months, skipping meals

Question 19

How can centers impact elderly diet?

Answer 19

fixed menus (favorite? culture?), but they are inflexible