1. Nutrition for Adults to Elderly
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2. Physical changes affecting nutrition:
Reduced muscle tone in _______________reduces motility and causes _________________.
___________________________is more likely.
Loss of teeth and gum disease make _________ more difficult.
___________________________ diminishes.
_______________ becomes more difficult.
Loss of sight, loss of smell, loss of taste all tend to ______________________________
Arthritis and other ailments limit mobility. ____________ and ______________ are more difficult.
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3. Six Common Nutrient Deficiencies in the Elderly
1) Vitamin D
bc they get _____________________
bc skin does not make ____________ as well (4X less)
bc they tend to eat fewer _____________________
2) Vitamin B12
bc reduced stomach acid production ________________________
B12 ____________are easily absorbed
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4. When iron deficiency anemia does occur it’s usually due to:
Iron status usually _____________ especially in __________________women
When iron deficiency anemia does occur it’s usually due to:
Low ______________ and therefore low iron intake
Avoidance of iron rich _________ due to lack of ________or lack of _________
Poor iron absorption due to _____________________in stomach
Chronic ______________ due to ulcers or hemorrhoids
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5. Iron Rich Foods
Meats
Beans
Spinach
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6. bc calcium ____________declines Calcium rich foods ____________
Contributes to ________________
5) Zinc
Many _____________ interfere with absorption
Low zinc inhibits ________function
Low zinc inhibits ______________
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7. bc __________________diminishes
6) Water
bc __________________diminishes
bc kidneys don’t _____________water as well
Dehydration contributes to __________________often misidentified as _________________
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8. You can Help
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