Author Question: An older adult asks a nurse, I hear a lot about limiting the amount of fat in my diet and eating a ... (Read 93 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older adult asks a nurse, I hear a lot about limiting the amount of fat in my diet and eating a balanced diet. It is confusing. Can you help me understand what a balanced diet for me would be? The nurse bases a response on which of the following?

a. 10-15 of total calories should be from fat, 30-40 from carbohydrates, and 35-75 from protein
b. 20-35 of total calories should be from fat, 45-65 from carbohydrates, and 10-35 from protein
c. 45-65 of total calories should be from fat, 20-35 from carbohydrates, and 10-35 from protein
d. 20-35 of total calories should be from fat, 10-25 from carbohydrates, and 50-75 from protein

Question 2

A nurse identifies that an older adult needs more education on nutritional needs when the older adult states the following:

a. Since I am an older person, I need more calories because my metabolic rate is slower
b. Since I am an older person, I need fewer calories since my metabolic rate is slower
c. Even though I am an older person, I still need the same amount of nutrients in or-der to be healthy
d. Even though I am an older person, I still need to pay attention to my diet and ac-tivity levels

AISCAMPING · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Recommendations for older adults are that 20-35 of total calories should be from fat, 45-65 from carbohydrates, and 10-35 from protein.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Generally, older adults need fewer calories because they may not be as active and metabolic rates slow down. Older adults generally require the same amount of nutrients for optimal health out-comes. Older adults need to pay attention to meeting nutritional requirements and obtaining ad-equate physical activity for optimal health.