Which combination is suitable for the daily diet of elders?
a. Vitamin B12 2.4 mcg and fiber 15 g
b. Three 8-oz glasses of fluid and 1600 calories
c. Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg and 40% of daily calories from fat
d. Calcium 1200 mg and vitamin D 600 to 800 units
D
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A Incorrect. Daily vitamin B12 intake is correct, but older adults require 20 to 35 g of fiber.
B Incorrect. 1600 calories per day is correct, but fluid intake (preferably water) should be 1500 ml, approximately six to eight 8-oz glasses.
C Incorrect. Vitamin B12 intake should be 2.4 mcg per day, and calories from fat should be 20% to 25%.
D Correct. 1500 mg of calcium per day is recommended, and 600 to 800 units of vitamin D are needed to enable the body to utilize the calcium.
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