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folubunmi

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Describe four specific risk factors and four major indicators of poor nutrition status in older adults as identified by the Nutrition Screening Initiative.

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The process of putting a policy into action is called ____.
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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Specific risk factors include:
a . Inappropriate food intake
b. Poverty
c. Social isolation
d. Dependence/disability
e. Acute/chronic diseases or conditions
f. Chronic medication use
g. Advanced age (80+)
Major indicators of poor nutrition status:
a . Weight loss of 10 or more pounds
b. Underweight, overweight
c. Serum albumin below 3.5 g/dL
d. Change in functional status
e. Inappropriate food intake
f. Mid-arm muscle circumference <10th percentile
g. Triceps skin fold <10th percentile or>95th percentile
h. Obesity
i. Nutrition-related disorders such as osteoporosis, osteo malacia, foliate deficiency, and vitamin B12 deficiency

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folubunmi

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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