When considering the nutritional needs of the older adult, you know that:

decreased taste and smell may cause decreased appetite.

more calories are needed for tissue repair.

the taste for sweets decreases with age.

nutrient requirements increase due to cell loss.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Older adults often experience decreased taste and smell sensitivity, leading to reduced appetite and interest in food.
B.   While tissue repair might be needed, aging doesn't necessarily demand more calories solely for this purpose.
C.   Taste preferences may change with age, but not necessarily a universal decrease in the taste for sweets.
D.   Nutrient requirements may remain relatively stable or decrease due to changes in metabolism and decreased activity levels rather than solely due to cell loss.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine where a significant amount of digestion takes place, but vitamin B12 is primarily absorbed in the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
B. The stomach plays a role in releasing intrinsic factor, which helps in the absorption of vitamin B12, but the actual absorption occurs in the small intestine.
C. Vitamin B12 absorption primarily occurs in the lower part of the small intestine (ileum), facilitated by intrinsic factors.
D. The large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes; it is not a site for vitamin B12 absorption.

A. lactose intolerance B. iron deficiency C. diabetes D. pneumonia

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Lactose intolerance is more related to the absence of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose (milk sugar) and can occur in individuals regardless of their dietary choices.
B. Vegan diets may lack sufficient intake of absorbable iron, as plant-based sources of iron (non-heme iron) are not as readily absorbed by the body compared to heme iron found in animal products. This can put vegans at a higher risk of iron deficiency.
C. Diabetes risk is influenced by various factors, including genetics and lifestyle, rather than specifically by following a vegan diet.
D. Pneumonia risk is not directly associated with following a vegan diet but can be influenced by overall health, immune function, and exposure to pathogens.

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Correct Answer is C

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