Author Question: Which combination is suitable for the daily diet of older adults? a. Vitamin B12, 2.4 mcg; and ... (Read 83 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which combination is suitable for the daily diet of older adults?

a. Vitamin B12, 2.4 mcg; and fiber, 15 g
b. Three 8-oz glasses of fluid; and 1600 cal-ories
c. Vitamin B12, 1.1 mcg; and 40 of daily calories from fat
d. Calcium, 1200 mg; and vitamin D, 600 to 800 units

Question 2

Through which pathway(s) are drugs and their metabolites eliminated? (Select all that apply.)

a. Sweat c. Kidneys
b. Saliva d. Spleen

briseldagonzales · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Daily recommendation is 1200 mg of calcium, and 600 to 800 units of vitamin D are needed to enable the body to use the calcium. Daily vitamin B12 intake is correct, but older adults require 20 g to 35 g of fiber. Although 1600 calories per day is correct, fluid intake (preferably water) should be 1500 ml, approximately six to eight 8-oz glasses. Vitamin B12 intake should be 2.4 mcg per day, and calories from fat should be 20 to 25.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Drugs and their metabolites are excreted in sweat, saliva, and other secretions but primarily through the kidneys. Metabolites are not eliminated through the spleen.