The nurse is preparing a meal plan for a client who will be ...

[lilldybug07]

The nurse is preparing a meal plan for a client who will be assisted by a home health aide. The nurse recognizes the overall goal of nutrition therapy for this older adult is which of the following?
 
  A) Maintain or restore maximal independent functioning
  B) Reduce chronic disease deterioration
  C) Prevent chronic disease
  D) Decrease the use of medication

Question 2

An appropriate way to maintain a healthy body weight includes
 
  a. eating only at set mealtimes.
  b. learning to respond to actual hunger cues.
  c. counting calories to restrict energy intake.
  d. avoiding foods that are high in fat and added sugar.

[scrocafella]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Overall goals of nutrition therapy for older adults are to maintain or restore maximal independent functioning and health and to maintain the client's sense of dignity and quality of life.

Answer to Question 2

B
An important strategy for maintaining a healthy body weight is learning to respond to actual hunger cues, eating when hungry, and stopping when full. It is not necessary to restrict meals to set times. Counting calories may be successful, but is not a realistic long-term strategy. Limiting foods that are high in fat and added sugar may help decrease kcal intake, but it is not necessary to avoid them altogether.

[lilldybug07]

Gracias!

[bblaney]

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