Lesson 14- The Effects and Causes of poor nutrition in older adults
Question 1 (M1 in part): What are the effects and symptoms of poor nutrition for older people?
• PICK EITHER SCURVY OR UNDERNUTRITION
ANSWER: Poor nutrition in older people can lead to...
This condition is defined as…
It is caused by a nutritional deficiency of …
The signs and symptoms are…
The complications are…
and it can lead to…
Provide ‘quotes’ and evidence to support your opinions within this task.
The Possible Causes of Poor Nutrition in Older People
Question 2 (D1 in part): What are the possible causes of poor nutrition for older people?
• Demonstrate what SPECIFIC foods/drinks they are lacking in their diets that have led to this
condition.
• State what part of the world this condition most common and why.
• Clearly explain the other risk factors for developing this condition?
• Consider and make judgements on the extent of SOME of the following: poor parenteral choices,
overeating, excessive sugar/fast/junk food, ignorance, complacency, lifestyle, work
commitments/eating out, availability, social media, under/overeating, family history, eating habits,
environment, finances, stress, poor psychological health and depression.
• How is it treated? Recommend foods to include in their diets and give reasons.
• Provide ‘quotes’ and evidence to support your opinions within this task.
ANSWER:
Question 1 (M1 in part): What are the effects and symptoms of poor nutrition for older people?
• PICK EITHER SCURVY OR UNDERNUTRITION
ANSWER: Poor nutrition in older people can lead to...
This condition is defined as…
It is caused by a nutritional deficiency of …
The signs and symptoms are…
The complications are…
and it can lead to…
Provide ‘quotes’ and evidence to support your opinions within this task.
The Possible Causes of Poor Nutrition in Older People
Question 2 (D1 in part): What are the possible causes of poor nutrition for older people?
• Demonstrate what SPECIFIC foods/drinks they are lacking in their diets that have led to this
condition.
• State what part of the world this condition most common and why.
• Clearly explain the other risk factors for developing this condition?
• Consider and make judgements on the extent of SOME of the following: poor parenteral choices,
overeating, excessive sugar/fast/junk food, ignorance, complacency, lifestyle, work
commitments/eating out, availability, social media, under/overeating, family history, eating habits,
environment, finances, stress, poor psychological health and depression.
• How is it treated? Recommend foods to include in their diets and give reasons.
• Provide ‘quotes’ and evidence to support your opinions within this task.
ANSWER:
