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Gadsden State Community College - HEC 140 Case Study 17A: Malnutrition in an Elderly Male Roy is an 89-year-old retired pastor who was married for 60 years before the death of his wife 6 months ago

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Gadsden State Community College - HEC 140

Case Study 17A: Malnutrition in an Elderly Male

Roy is an 89-year-old retired pastor who was married for 60 years before the death of his wife 6 months ago. He now lives alone, close to his daughter and her family, in a high rise for low-income elderly individuals. He recently stopped driving on the advice of his physician and depends on his daughter and grandchildren to help him with groceries and transport him to doctor's appointments. Although in reasonably good health, he has lost weight over the past year and complains of feeling more tired than usual, and seems to have had repeated colds recently. Since his wife's death, he has stopped going to his exercise class and prefers to eat his meals in his apartment rather than the community dining facility. He prepares his own meals, which usually include toast and coffee for breakfast, a meat or cheese sandwich with potato chips and milk for lunch, and canned soup or chili beans for dinner. He rarely eats between meals. Although usually at a healthy weight for his height, Roy's family is concerned because he has lost 12 pounds since his wife's death. After noticing he has terrible bruises from a recent fall, they decide to take action.                                        ...

1)In the U.S., what percentage of persons 65 and older live in poverty?                

 

2. Age-associated loss of muscle mass, called           , may have contributed to Roy's recent fall.

 

3. One of Roy's daughters recalls the large meals her mother prepared for the family and how enthusiastically Roy ate. She offers to take Roy to her home so she can prepare similar dinners and Roy can enjoy family meals again. Roy counters by saying that, as people age, their energy needs decrease. On average, energy needs decline an estimated                                percent per decade.

4. Given Roy's age and the fact that he spends virtually all of his time indoors, what should his daily vitamin D intake be? 

 

5. Which of the following is true of vitamin B12 and the elderly? Because of its greater bioavailability, it is recommended that elderly individuals get their B12 from B12−fortified foods.

 

Given his diet and his recent fall, Roy's family is concerned about his calcium intake. What is the daily recommendation of calcium intake for men Roy's age?

 

6. For which nutrient may dietary intake and absorption be poor, while needs increase, resulting in depressed appetite and sense of taste?