NURS 220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Parenteral Nutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Medical Nutrition Therapy
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Chapter 12: name 6 key lifestyle habits that positively effect physiological age. Eating well-balanced meals (rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish, and low-fat milk products) Not using alcohol, or using it in moderation. Physical activity: we should limit fat in the diet, especially for older adults, because fat has been linked to development of these diseases: (name 3) Name a food group that is under-consumed by older adults. The older adult"s need for energy decreases while their need for protein dense foods. stays about the same. Therefore, they need to select nutrient: name three reasons why older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances. Older people do not seem to feel as thirsty or notice mouth dryness as readily as younger people. Total body water decreases as people age, so even mild stresses such as fever or hot weather can precipitate rapid dehydration in older adults.
