Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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Nutrient needs of older adults
The nutritional requirements of older adults need to respond to the many physiological changes brought by
aging.
Based on your textbook readings, match the following physiological changes with suggested changes in the diet.
Basal metabolic rate decreases.
Calcium absorption declines
Older people loose interest in food as the sense of The proportion of protein in the diet may need to increase
smell declines
The production of stomach acid decreases
Gastrointestinal motility declines
Aging brings increased muscle loss
[Choose ]
[Choose ]
Increase the taste of food by seasoning with spices, lemon, olive oil, nuts, fresh herbs, as allowed by a person's diet.
Increase the amount of fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation
Excess of preformed vitamin A may increase the
risk of osteoporosis
Consume foods fortified with vitamin B12 or include supplements with Vitamin B12
Increase the intake of calcium-rich foods
Dietary supplements should contain beta-carotene as the main source of vitamin A.
Daily intake of kilocalories needs to decrease (need to eat less, and limit energy-dense foods)
[Choose ]
[Choose ]
Transcribed Image Text:Nutrient needs of older adults The nutritional requirements of older adults need to respond to the many physiological changes brought by aging. Based on your textbook readings, match the following physiological changes with suggested changes in the diet. Basal metabolic rate decreases. Calcium absorption declines Older people loose interest in food as the sense of The proportion of protein in the diet may need to increase smell declines The production of stomach acid decreases Gastrointestinal motility declines Aging brings increased muscle loss [Choose ] [Choose ] Increase the taste of food by seasoning with spices, lemon, olive oil, nuts, fresh herbs, as allowed by a person's diet. Increase the amount of fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation Excess of preformed vitamin A may increase the risk of osteoporosis Consume foods fortified with vitamin B12 or include supplements with Vitamin B12 Increase the intake of calcium-rich foods Dietary supplements should contain beta-carotene as the main source of vitamin A. Daily intake of kilocalories needs to decrease (need to eat less, and limit energy-dense foods) [Choose ] [Choose ]
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