Author Question: A family member is concerned that an elderly family member is not eating correctly. Which of the ... (Read 90 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

A family member is concerned that an elderly family member is not eating correctly. Which of the following is a risk factor for undernutrition among the elderly population?

A) Eating alone
B) Daily Meals on Wheels delivery
C) Traveling to a local center for a hot meal
D) Having home health assistance three times a week to fix meals

Question 2

The Child and Adult Care Food Program helps provide food for

a. school-age children and institutionalized older adults.
b. children and adults with physical and mental disabilities while they attend day-care facilities.
c. low-income families caring for pre-school-age children and dependent elderly family members.
d. children up to age 12, senior citizens, and certain handicapped people who partici-pate in daycare programs.

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Eating alone is a risk factor for poor nutritional status among older adults. Efforts should be made to eat with friends and relatives whenever possible, either at home or at another location. Utilizing the various programs that are available in the community such as Meals on Wheels or having in-home help will also help improve the nutritional status of the older clients.

Answer to Question 2

D
The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides meals and snacks for children up to age 12 and to senior citizens and specific categories of handicapped people participating in daycare pro-grams that are nonprofit, licensed, or receive agency approval.