NUR 242 Nutrition

Study Guide for Chapter 12 Nutrition and Later Adulthood

Be able to give an elevator speech on: recommendations for eating for a healthy brain
(See Nutrition for Brain Health Checklist.)
Healthy habits for low physiological age are…
Benefits of physical activity, recommendations for older adults for types of exercise, duration
Cataracts—______________________as a significant role in causing cataracts—diet high in
fruits and veggies helps reduce risk
_______________ is also risk factor for cataracts
Macular degeneration—what is it? nutrients to prevent or slow progression:
Osteoarthritis—what is it? What nutritional treatment usually helps?
Rheumatoid arthritis—what is it? What diet helps reduce inflammation?
Brain.
“If it’s good for the heart, ____________________________________.”
List several factors that improve both cardio and brain function. (slides)
Alzheimer’s patients—struggle w maintaining body weight due to depression, forgetfulness,
changes in body wt regulation…recommendations:
Sarcopenia=define
What two factors may help an older person increase muscle mass?

As BMR decreases, need to make more nutrient dense choices to maintain healthy wt. Protein
requirements may increase slightly, but fewer overall calories. Eat sufficient kcals to protect
using muscle mass as energy source.
Hydration—older people seem to lose thirst mechanism; need encouragement to drink enough.
Total body water decreases as people age, so can dehydrate easily.
Most common drug affecting nutrition in older people is _________________
Nutrients of concern in older populations. Why are each of these more problematic with age?
vit D

B12
Folate
Iron
Calcium
Probably a good idea for older people to take low-dose, balanced vit/min supplement
Helping older people eat well:
What group is most likely to be poorly nourished?
Depression—how does this impact nutritional status?
Encourage eating in groups, family and social support
Connect elders with community programs like OAA (Older Americans Act) Nutr Program
(congregate meals), Meals on Wheels…