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HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR SENIOR
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Table of Contents: Food and nutrients.
1:Food and nutrient patterns.
2:Food and nutrient structure{1}
2:Food and nutrient structure{1}
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1. Which of the following statements about the global ageing population is correct?.
Explain:-Current predictions are that by 2040 about 14% of the world's population will be aged 65yr or older. The rate of increase in the median age of populations is greater in developing countries than in more affluent countries. The mortality rate for men is higher than for women and women outnumber men in older age groups.
2. Which of the following statements about the diets and nutritional status of older people is correct?.
Explain:-In general, the energy intake of older people is less than that of younger adults, but there is great variation in energy and nutrient intakes between older people. Reports show that older people consume more than the recommended contribution of fat to energy intakes. Although there is evidence of deficiency of some micronutrients, multiple micronutrient deficiencies are not widespread in older people living in high-income countries.
3. Which of the accompanying assertions about wholesome status and wellbeing results is right.
Explain:-Older people tend to have a higher salt intake than younger adults and this has been linked with the increased prevalence of hypertension in older people. Randomised controlled trials, and meta-analyses of such studies, do not provide convincing evidence that vitamin B12 supplements influence cognitive function in older people. Low Hb status is more common among older people than younger adults.
4. Which of the following statements about the nutritional status of older people is correct?
Explain:-Using a combined HB and plasma ferritin index, the prevalence of iron deficiency is rather low in older people, who are more at risk of having high iron stores than of being iron deficient. Criteria for vitamin D deficiency differ between countries but prevalence figures suggest that a variable proportion of older people are vitamin D deficient, but not all older people. Clinical vitamin C deficiency is sometimes observed among older people but there is no evidence that supplements will reduce the risk of cancer. Vitamin B12 deficiency in older people is most commonly due to poor absorption of this nutrient.
5-Which of the following does not occur with increasing age?.
Explain:-Appetite tends to decline in older age, there are a number of physiological and reasons for this, including changes in gut hormones concentrations and social isolation.
6-Which of the following contributes to reduced energy expenditure in older adults?.
Explain: Older adults are a hugely heterogeneous group, however in general there is a decline in energy expenditure with increasing age. The reduced energy expenditure is most evident in the oldest age group. There are a number of factors that cause this including a reduction in physical activity and increased sedentary behaviour.
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7-In order to achieve the optimal nutritional status it is recommended that older adults consume.
Explain:Older adults tend to consume less food and therefore it is more difficult for them to achieve recommended intakes of micronutrients. It is therefore recommended that older adults consume a nutrient dense diet.
8-Which of the following methods is recommended to screen for malnutrition on admission to hospital?
Explain:NICE guidelines recommend that a nutritional screening tool is used to assess nutritional status on admission to hospital. Screening tools include MUST and the Mini-nutritional assessment.
