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| How many nutrients play a role in health? |
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| What is the most essential element in the body |
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| Caloric requirements diminishes with what? |
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| Proportion of body fat ______ and muscle mass ________. |
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| How many quarts of water do old people need |
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| Elders have less _______ and higher chance of dehydration |
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| : weakness, confusion, dry mouth, flushed skin, sunken eyes, dry loose skin and decrease in urine. |
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| Protein needs are increased in times of _______ or _______ ________ |
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| stress or during recovery |
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| Healthy elders generally need ______ protein than their younger counterparts |
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| A major source of calories because they are inexpensive and easy to store, chew and digest |
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| are beans, potatoes and grains |
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| nuts, legumes, fish, meat, eggs and dairy |
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| essential amino acids that must come from foods. |
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| Excessive protein intake can cause strain on |
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| liver and kidneys and can deplete calcium in their bones |
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| excessive fat intake is harmful for elders because it provides |
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| calories in a concentrated form with few vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc. |
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| The indigestible part of plants |
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| oats, beans – helps with heart disease |
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| Insoluble fiber helps with |
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| lowers cholesterol levels and stabilizes blood glucose levels. Decreases the risks of cancer, diverticulosis, diabetes and heart disease. |
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| vision, skin, mucous membrane function |
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| plays role in cell production; breakdown of protein, fat and carbs |
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| cell structure, antioxidant & absorption of iron and calcium |
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| not a vitamin but is a hormone, sun exposure |
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| – prevents and repairs free radical damage to cells |
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| Are vitamins made in the body? |
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| Where does vitamin A comes from |
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| oranges, yellow fruits, veggies, apricots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes and carrots |
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| Where is vitamin B found? |
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| a lot of cereals and fortified foods. |
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| Where is Vitamin C found? |
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| found in citrus fruits, watermelon, brussel sprouts, broccoli. |
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| Where is Vitamin D found? |
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| ; found with sunlight and also oily fish, cod, salmon, tuna, sardines, mackera |
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| Where is Vitamin E found? |
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| Where is Vitamin K found? |
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bone formation, blood clotting, heart beat regulation,
muscle contraction and neuron function (need the most of) |
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| maintain the acid base and fluid balance of the body |
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| enables cells to use glucose from bloodstream when insulin is present |
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| helps transport oxygen from lungs to body tissues |
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| helps make thyroid hormone to regulate metabolic rate |
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| – required for every major biological process |
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| crucial for every cell reaction that releases or uses energy |
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| nerve conduction, muscle contraction, reg. of heart beat, body fluid and balance |
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| nerve transmission and muscle contraction; also acid balance |
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| variety of chemical reactions |
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| dairy products, sardines and collard greens |
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| Chromium is found in what? |
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| molasses, potatoes, wheat germ, whole grains, mushrooms |
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| shellfish, nuts, cocoa, dried beans, mushrooms and whole grains. |
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| liver, dried beans, raisins, prunes, shellfish and some meats. |
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| Where is magnesium found? |
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| whole grain cereals, some beans, almonds and spinach. |
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| Where is phosphorus found? |
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| red meats and many soft drinks |
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| Where is potassium found? |
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| found in potatoes, raisins, bananas, orange juice, avocadoes, skin milk |
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| oysters, seafood and red meat |
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| What do we use as a guide for food intake |
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| USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid |
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| What is a new component of the pyramid? |
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| Three methods of studying diet |
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| Food records, dietary recall and dietary histories |
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| most respected measures of adult nutrition |
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| these surveys are used to determine the prevalence of diseases and serve as the standard for height, weight and blood pressure |
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| One example of a struggle with using surveys |
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| As with all surveys, you are relying on people to tell the truth and diet is one area where people tend to overestimate the good and underestimate the bad |
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| What is a major setback from the new food technology |
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| They’re used to making stuff from scratch, now they’re eating pre-packaged food |
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| What percentage of Americans are obese |
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| Two common nutritional problems for American Elders |
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1.Over nutrition
2.Under nutrition |
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| body tissues for energy, have slower metabolic rates, and reduced function of immune system |
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| Elders are often malnourished because |
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| difficulty eating, shopping and preparing food, they are isolated or lack appetite |
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| Do elders have higher nutritional needs? |
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| inadequate intake of energy-rich foods. |
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| Unintentional weight loss could be tied to many health issues such as |
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| mental, physical, oral, social |
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| If elders lack appetite, what two things can help |
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| favorite foods or social situations can help |
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| can be helpful in encouraging elders to take in additional calories |
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| supplements like bars and shakes |
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| Minerals and supplements are or are not consistent at reducing the risks of cancer |
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| What foods may reduce the risk of cancer |
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| Fruits and veggies, especially raw |
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| What food may help with prostate cancer |
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| What food may help with breast cancer |
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| What may increase the risk of cancer |
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| High-fat diets, and those with a lot of additives and preservatives |
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| Cancer ______ the need for nutrients, but can often _______ your appetite |
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| 1 out of what cancers are diet related |
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| What two supplements are good for reducing the risk of osteoporosis |
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| Vitamin D and calcium are important for strengthening the bones and reducing fractures |
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| One of the greatest contributors to type II diabetes is |
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Heart disease
May be related to a high intake of |
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| Obesity increases the risk of |
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| What two supplements may decrease heart disease |
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| Niacin and omega-3 fatty acid |
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| What kinds of food do you feed people with dysphagia |
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| blending food or turning liquids into pudding-like consistency |
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| Two ways of artificial feeding |
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| Can feed directly into a vein or the stomach or intestines |
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| Two time frames of artificial feeding |
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| Three ways to measure level of exercise |
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Heart Rate monitors
Talk test
Perceived rate of exertion |
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| Alcohol damages what three things |
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| the stomach, liver and pancreas |
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| Cigarette smoking increases the need for what? |
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| You should get most of your needed vitamins and minerals from |
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| Seven factors affecting nutritional status |
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Physiological factors
Psychological factors
Educational factors
Economic factors
Living arrangements
Cultural attitudes and behaviors
Environmental factors |
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| Federal regulations require a nutritional screening when elders use |
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| home-health services, hospitals or nursing homes |
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| Oral and dental problems can be associated with |
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| allocates funds to help pay for nutrition programs |
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| (like Meals on Wheels) are for homebound elders |
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