5 Questions
What is the primary reason for the reduced intake of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in elderly individuals?
Less acute sense of smell affecting appetite
Why are fats poorly tolerated by the elderly?
Inadequate pancreatic production of lipase
What adverse effect does reduced acidity have on elderly individuals' absorption of nutrients?
Lowering of vit B12 levels in the blood
Why are elderly individuals advised to cut down gradually on their food intake, especially if their lifestyle becomes more sedentary?
Reduction in volume, acidity, and pepsin content in digestion
What effect does aging have on the sense of smell in the elderly?
Affects the appetite by making the sense of smell less acute
Test your knowledge of elderhood and aging with this quiz. Explore topics such as food needs of the aging, the aging process, and psychological aging. See how much you know about the developmental sequence of living processes and cellular changes that occur with the passage of time.
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