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ETearle

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Which of the following factors are believed to contribute to the prevalence of overweight chil-dren seen in America today? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Unavailability of high-nutrient-density foods
  2. Reliance on food as a stress-coping mechanism
  3. Decline in an interest in physically active hobbies
  4. Reliance on fast foods for major portion of daily diet
  5. Increased interest in passive, technology-driven activities
  6. Reduced supervision in the home, especially during after-school hours

Question 2

Which of the following assessment findings in an older adult increases the individual's risk for poor nutrition? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Living on a Social Security income check
  2. Did not graduate from high school
  3. Is easily tired by activity
  4. Living in a group home
  5. Chronically depressed
  6. Recently widowed



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
A combination of factors contributes to the problem, including a diet rich in high-calorie foods, inactivity, genetic predisposition, use of food as a coping mechanism for stress or boredom, and family and social factors. There is not a scarcity of healthy foods in this country.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Malnutrition in older adults has multiple causes, such as income, educational level, physical func-tioning level to meet activities of daily living (ADLs), loss, dependency, loneliness, and trans-portation. Living in a managed environment is not a risk factor for poor nutrition.





 

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