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HESI OLDER AGE PATIENTS NUTRITION CHAPTER 10
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS
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Unit 5
CHAPTER 10 NUTRITION
REVIEW QUESTIONS
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Question
Which one of the following statements is not true about the dietary needs of older adults?
A. Older adults need more calories because of their age and possible loss of weight.
B. Recommendations may need to be modified for the older adult with illness.
C. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a dietary plan designed to assist in the
maintenance of weight and in the management of hypertension.
D. MyPlate for older adults includes icons for regular physical activity.
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Answer
A
Older adults do not need more calories because of their age. They generally require fewer
calories because they may not be as active as they were during their younger years, and
theirmetabolic rates have slowed down. Recommendations for nutrients and calories intake
may need modification with illness. The DASH plan is an eating plan for those with
hypertension. MyPlate is another highly recommended eating plan designed to assist older
adults with maintaining optimal weight and managing hypertension.