Nutrition Nurse

Which of the following is one of the nutritional problems of the elderly?

• Increased appetite makes it hard to stay slender.

• Reduced physical activity affects appetite.

• Special diets increase food choices, so there are too many items to choose from.

• Nutritional problems are no different for the elderly than for anybody else.

Problems affecting nutritional intake among the elderly and chronically ill include:

• Fatigue and pain that occur with certain illnesses increase appetite

• Older people produce more saliva

• Increase in physical activity and mobility causes an increased appetite

• Ability to smell and taste food and drink decreases as people age

The medical terms for difficulty swallowing is:

• aphsia

• dysphasia

• aphagia

• dysphagia

What basic nutrient is essential for tissue growth?

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

• water

According to the USDA’s MyPlate icon, which food groups should make up at least half of a person’s plate?

• Grains and proteins

• Vegetables and fruits

• Dairy and proteins

• Grains and fruits

What should be included on a diet card?

• Special diets, allergies, likes and dislikes

• Intake and output records

• Amount of activity

• Health Department Survey Results

Which diet is the resident on if he/she is drinking fluid that a person can see through?

• Pureed Diet

• Thickened Liquid Diet

• Clear Liquid Diet

• Soft Diet

Which of the following is an example of a plant-based protein?

• Salmon

• Tofu

• Steak

• Bacon

A resident who is taking diuretics or blood pressure medication may be on a ______ diet.

• High-potassium

• Modified calorie

• Low-protein

• Fluid-restricted

Which type of vegetarian diet eliminates all poultry, meats, fish, eggs and dairy products, along with foods that contain these products?

• Lacto-ovo vegetarian diet

• Lacto-vegetarian diet

• Ovo-vegetarian diet

• Vegan diet