5 Questions
What is the primary reason for the reduced intake of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in old age?
Reduced sense of smell
What effect does reduced acidity have on the absorption of calcium and iron in the elderly?
Reduces absorption
Why are fats poorly tolerated by the elderly?
They retard gastric evacuation
What is the recommended approach for the elderly to manage their food intake as their lifestyle becomes more sedentary?
Gradually cut down on food intake
How does aging affect the production of the enzyme lipase in the pancreas?
Reduces lipase production
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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