An older adults nutritional status may decline if he or she has arthritis because
a. arthritis is associated with loss of appetite
b. the ability to prepare food may be impaired
c. taste changes may cause food to be unappetizing
d. arthritis causes an increase in protein and nutrient requirements
Answer: b. the ability to prepare food may be impaired
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a. excessive protein intake b. inadequate carbohydrate intake c. depletion of sodium d. increasing cholesterol level
Benefits provided by Medicare Part A include ____
a. inpatient hospital care b. diagnostic x-rays c. ambulance services d. medical nutrition therapy services
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A) a sensation of food "sticking" in the esophagus B) nasal regurgitation C) achalasia D) heartburn
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a) produce enzymes that protect the body from viral infections b) convert vitamin k to its active form c) aid in digestion of fats d) produce albumin e) maintain acid-base balance