Author Question: The Nutrition Screening Initiative is intended to help a. identify adults older than 65 who are ... (Read 59 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The Nutrition Screening Initiative is intended to help

a. identify adults older than 65 who are at nutritional risk.
b. identify individuals of all ages who are at nutritional risk.
c. determine the level of nutritional risk in older adults in the nation.
d. implement strategies to prevent nutritional risk in adults more than 65 years old.

Question 2

The best method to prevent a hypoglycemic episode in a diabetic school child is to:

1. Provide three large meals daily but avoid snacks.
2. Send candy bars to school with the student in case hypoglycemia symptoms occur.
3. Provide snacks during the day and prior to exercise.
4. Avoid extra calories and closely maintain the prescribed diet plan.

katara · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
The Nutrition Screening Initiative provides a screening tool to help identify adults older than 65 who are at nutritional risk. It is used by individual health practitioners and does not provide na-tional data on levels of nutritional risk. It is used to identify individuals who would benefit from nutrition interventions to prevent overt malnutrition, rather than preventing nutritional risk.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Children with diabetes should adjust their calories to include three meals a day plus snacks to maintain a balanced glucose level. The student should have glucose in their possession to use in the case of hypoglycemia, but candy bars might be a temptation to eat and could cause hyperglycemia. Providing snacks during the day and before exercise, such as gym, will help to ensure a steady supply of glucose. Extra calories may be needed for children because of the additional calories needed for growth but should be recommended by their dietician.