Asked by Lovereen Jaswal on Jun 18, 2024
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Which of these interventions is most appropriate when the nurse is planning nutritional interventions for a healthy, active 74-year-old woman?
A) Decreasing the amount of carbohydrates to prevent lean muscle catabolism
B) Increasing the amount of soy and tofu in her diet to promote bone growth and reverse osteoporosis
C) Increasing the number of calories she is eating because of the increased energy needs of the older adult
D) Decreasing the number of calories she is eating because of the decrease in energy requirements from the loss of lean body mass
Nutritional Interventions
Actions or strategies aimed at improving health or nutritional status through adjustments in diet.
Calories
A measurement of energy that food provides to the body.
Osteoporosis
A condition characterized by weakened bones that are more prone to fracture.
- Gain insight into the varying dietary needs from infancy through to advanced age.
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Daniella VoltaireJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Important nutritional features of the older years are a decrease in energy requirements as a result of loss of lean body mass, the most metabolically active tissue, and an increase in fat mass.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the varying dietary needs from infancy through to advanced age.
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