Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency
Iron-deficiency anemia is less common in older adults than in younger people, but it still occurs in some, especially in those with low food energy intakes. Aside from diet, other factors in many older people's lives make iron deficiency likely: chronic blood loss from disease conditions and medicines, and poor iron absorption due to reduced secretion of stomach acid and antacid use. Anyone concerned with older people's nutrition should keep these possibilities in mind.
You might also like to view...
What are MSNF? Why are MSNF sometimes added to frozen desserts? How do they influence frozen desserts?
What will be an ideal response?
The _______________ is an intravenous access device that is placed in the vein on the upper chest walls and exits the body near the xyphoid process, axilla, or abdominal wall.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and tea are good food sources of ________.
A. manganese B. iodine C. cesium D. zinc
Overweight and obesity are common in Down syndrome children because they have lower caloric needs due to:
a. low muscle mass. b. lower mobility. c. short stature. d. All of the above e. a and c only