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| Nutritional problems in the elderly are usual linked to _________ and ___________ rather than age itself. |
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| Factors that contribute to poor dietary intake. |
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Definition
decrease sense of taste and smell
poor teeth or poorly fit dentures
reduced GI function
limited, fixed incomes
loss of interest in foods
isolation, lack of social support, no socialization during meals
lack of functional mobility |
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| Is thirst or hunger sensation diminished in the elderly? |
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| Diets consumed by the elderly are often deficient in nutrients such as... |
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Definition
Vitamins A, C, and D
B12
Thiamine
Protein
Iron
Calcium
Folic Acid
Zinc |
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