All of the following are true regarding nutrient needs of middle-aged and older adults EXCEPT:
1.fluid needs increase.
2.need for vitamin D decreases.
3.need for vitamin B12 increases.
4.need for calcium increases.
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MT is a 60 yo F admitted into the hospital with a Crohn's disease exacerbation. After performing a detailed nutrition assessment, you determine that MT has lost more than 10% of her body weight and is experiencing malabsorption.You decide to give MT a meal replacement formula to provide an additional ~600 kcalories per day. How many single-portion containers per day would you recommend?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 3.5
The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid represents the dietary patterns of people from parts of the Mediterranean region that enjoy
A. the highest intake of saturated fat. B. the lowest recorded rates of chronic diseases. C. the lowest adult life expectancy. D. the lowest intake of carbohydrates.
Explain the difference between an essential and a nonessential amino acid
Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables act as antioxidants and helps ________ free radicals
A) promote B) maintain C) convert trans fats to D) neutralize