Factors Influencing Food Choices and Special Dietary Orders

A person recovering from an injury usually requires less protein and calories.

Older people who are frail need to take in more calories due to their increased activity levels.

A dietitian is usually not consulted when planning a diet for a person with special nutritional needs.

Knowing about factors that affect food choices can help provide better care for individuals.

Personal taste does not influence what and how a person eats.

Nurse assistants play a minor role in encouraging individuals to eat a healthy diet.

Factors that can affect food choices include only personal taste.

Fluid intake measurement is not important in ensuring proper hydration.

A gastrostomy tube is used for enteral nutrition.

Special orders concerning nutrition are irrelevant in providing personalized care.