Clinical Nutrition: Dietary Care for Elderly
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Clinical Nutrition: Dietary Care for Elderly

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What is the average decline in basal metabolic rate (BMR) per decade starting at about the age of 30 years?

  • 7% to 8%
  • 5% to 6%
  • 1% to 2% (correct)
  • 3% to 4%

    • At what age does the more rapid decline in basal metabolic rate (BMR) occur for women?

  • 50 (correct)
  • 40
  • 30
  • 35

    • What age is usually used as the defining point for an older person?

  • 55
  • 65 (correct)
  • 60
  • 70

    • What is the consequence of acute and/or chronic diseases in combination with age-related degenerative changes?

    <p>Limitations in physical, mental, and/or social functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of dietary care in elderly individuals?

    <p>To optimize functional status and ensure greatest possible quality of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the more rapid decline in basal metabolic rate (BMR) occur for men?

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributes to sarcopenia?

    <p>Decrease in growth hormone levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common digestive change associated with aging?

    <p>Neurodegeneration of the gut nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the decrease in energy expenditure for women over 71 years old with an ideal BMI?

    <p>Reduced physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the absolute minimum daily carbohydrate intake necessary to maintain normal brain function in both children and adults?

    <p>130g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended source of complex carbohydrates for energy?

    <p>Whole grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily protein intake for adults over 65 years old?

    <p>1.0g/Kg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the decrease in Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) in older adults?

    <p>Reduced muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sensory impairment associated with aging?

    <p>Decreased sense of taste and smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Isolation' and 'fewer social opportunities to maintain self-esteem' are examples of which type of change associated with aging?

    <p>'Psychological/social changes'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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