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| Elderly people generally need _____ calories than younger people |
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| Maintaining a healthy weight can decrease the risk of what |
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| High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and diabetes |
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| What are the food groups that are recommended for each meal |
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| Vegetables, fruits, grains, protein, and dairy |
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| What are some examples of special diets that might be ordered by the doctor |
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| Salt restriction, mechanical soft, clear fluids, full fluids, puréed, soft, diabetic, bland |
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| What position should residents be at for eating |
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| What should you check before serving a meal to a resident |
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| Their diet card and the meal being served |
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| How long should you maintain the upright position after meals |
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