NURS 315: Nutrition UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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1. Importance of nutrition for older Impacts health
adults
Energy levels
Independence
Age-related changes (like slower metabolism or
less appetite) can make good nutrition harder to
maintain.
2. Age-related changes that can make Slower metabolism
good nutrition harder to maintain
Less appetite
3. Do older adults need fewer or more Fewer calories due to decreased activity and slow-
calories? Why? er metabolism but they still need high-quality nu-
trients
4. Role of soluble and insoluble fiber Soluble fiber
’Lowers cholesterol
’Improves glucose tolerance
’Helps prevent obesity, heart disease, and colorec-
tal cancer
Insoluble fiber
’Improves bowel function
5. Carbohydrate intake for older adults Limit intake of simple sugars like sweets or white
bread
6. Key dietary goals for older adults Fat intake: Limit to 20-35% of daily calories
Add calcium and vitamin D for bone health
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, NURS 315: Nutrition UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
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At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
7. MyPlate for older adults Half plate: fruits and vegetables
Quarter plate: whole grains
Quarter plate: lean protein
Low-fat dairy, fluids like water, and healthy oils
Focus on easy-to-chew, high-fiber, and nutri-
ent-dense foods
8. Why might older adults need supple- To make up for low intake of vitamins like B6, C, D,
ments? niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine
Note: Too many supplements can be harmful —
always assess before recommending
9. At-risk nutrition-related conditions af- Heart disease
fecting women
Cancer
Osteoporosis
10. Osteoporosis risk factors Low calcium/Vitamin D
Menopause
Inactivity
11. Why are older adults at risk for dehy- Less body fluid
dration?
Less thirst sensation
2/5
Answers
1. Importance of nutrition for older Impacts health
adults
Energy levels
Independence
Age-related changes (like slower metabolism or
less appetite) can make good nutrition harder to
maintain.
2. Age-related changes that can make Slower metabolism
good nutrition harder to maintain
Less appetite
3. Do older adults need fewer or more Fewer calories due to decreased activity and slow-
calories? Why? er metabolism but they still need high-quality nu-
trients
4. Role of soluble and insoluble fiber Soluble fiber
’Lowers cholesterol
’Improves glucose tolerance
’Helps prevent obesity, heart disease, and colorec-
tal cancer
Insoluble fiber
’Improves bowel function
5. Carbohydrate intake for older adults Limit intake of simple sugars like sweets or white
bread
6. Key dietary goals for older adults Fat intake: Limit to 20-35% of daily calories
Add calcium and vitamin D for bone health
1/5
, NURS 315: Nutrition UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
7. MyPlate for older adults Half plate: fruits and vegetables
Quarter plate: whole grains
Quarter plate: lean protein
Low-fat dairy, fluids like water, and healthy oils
Focus on easy-to-chew, high-fiber, and nutri-
ent-dense foods
8. Why might older adults need supple- To make up for low intake of vitamins like B6, C, D,
ments? niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine
Note: Too many supplements can be harmful —
always assess before recommending
9. At-risk nutrition-related conditions af- Heart disease
fecting women
Cancer
Osteoporosis
10. Osteoporosis risk factors Low calcium/Vitamin D
Menopause
Inactivity
11. Why are older adults at risk for dehy- Less body fluid
dration?
Less thirst sensation
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