Which of the following is NOT known to increase the risk for vitamin D deficiency with advancing age?
a. Reduced exposure to sunlight
b. Lower milk intake of older people
c. Diminished absorption of dietary vitamin D
d. Less activation of vitamin D by the kidneys
c
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Outline the nutrition support regimen you would recommend for Mr. McKinley. This should include formula choice (and rationale) and rate initiation and advancement
What will be an ideal response?
_______________ symptoms that can occur in the absence of GI problems include bone and joint pain, muscle cramping, fatigue, and peripheral neuropathy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What substance forms in the muscles when glucose is broken down at a high rate and cannot be metabolized into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as a result of insufficient oxygen?
A. creatine phosphate B. glycogen C. lactate D. antioxidant
The most common cause of disability in older adults is __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).