Nutrition for Older Adults

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What can help regulate how well iron is absorbed into the body from the intestine?

Immunoglobulins

Lymphocytes

Macrophages

Lactoferrin (correct)

What are some causes of malnutrition in hospital patients?

Anorexia and inability to eat

Gastric stasis and intestinal disease

All of the above (correct)

Short-term inflammatory bowel disease

What are some indications for enteral tube feeding?

Major surgery and patients with multi-organ failure

Anorexia and swallowing disorders (correct)

Short-term inflammatory bowel disease

Gastric stasis and multi-organ failure

What are some complications of enteral feeding?

Metabolic complications and gastrointestinal symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What are some indications for parenteral nutrition?

Severe inflammatory bowel disease and patients with multi-organ failure Signup and view all the answers

What are some nutrient-dense foods?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What can help restrict bacterial growth?

Lactoferrin Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can increase the risk of iron deficiency in older adults?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of supplements for elderly?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a component of breast milk that provides anti-infective properties?

Immunoglobulins Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways the body can deal with an excess of dietary calories?

Converting excess fuel to fat and storing it in adipose tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is a laboratory test to assess nutritional status?

Serum proteins, iron, vitamin levels, and lipid profile Signup and view all the answers

What is a complication of parenteral nutrition?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of a low-protein diet in CKD?

Reducing the burden of uremic toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of increasing sodium in a patient with CKD?

Increasing the risk of CHF Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to manage a patient with anorexia?

Providing small, frequent meals Signup and view all the answers

What is a cause of gastroesophageal reflux disorder?

Abnormal relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter Signup and view all the answers

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What can help regulate how well iron is absorbed into the body from the intestine?

What are some causes of malnutrition in hospital patients?

What are some indications for enteral tube feeding?

What are some complications of enteral feeding?

What are some indications for parenteral nutrition?

What are some nutrient-dense foods?

What can help restrict bacterial growth?

What are some factors that can increase the risk of iron deficiency in older adults?

What are some examples of supplements for elderly?

What is a component of breast milk that provides anti-infective properties?

What is one of the ways the body can deal with an excess of dietary calories?

What is a laboratory test to assess nutritional status?

What is a complication of parenteral nutrition?

What is a benefit of a low-protein diet in CKD?

What is a consequence of increasing sodium in a patient with CKD?

What is a way to manage a patient with anorexia?

What is a cause of gastroesophageal reflux disorder?

What is a benefit of daily exercise for diabetes patients?

What is a worst diet choice for diabetes patients?

What is the three D?

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