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folubunmi · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

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

Question 2

The process of putting a policy into action is called ____.
a. problem setting
b. adoption
c. implementation
d. termination

nyrave · **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

Answer to Question 2

c