Discuss the nutrition benefits of a senior services, which includes retirement
homes, assisted living, and nursing homes.
EXPLAIN HOW BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES WITH AGING
Betsy Case Study
Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
• Explain how body composition changes with aging
• Describe the physiologic and non-physiologic factors that influence health and
nutrition status in older adults
• Explain how energy and nutrient needs have been established for older adults
• Identify chronic diseases common in old age and the appropriate interventions
• Discuss the nutrition benefits of a senior services, which includes retirement
homes, assisted living, and nursing homes
Course outcome addressed in this Assignment:
NS325-1: Discuss how nutrient needs change throughout the life cycle.
NS325-5: Explain how changing body composition, metabolism, and socioeconomic factors
affect geriatric population.
GEL-7.4: Evaluate the reasoning of opposing perspectives on ethical issues.
Instructions:
Please read the following scenario:
• Betsy, a 79 year-old woman, was evaluated in your office. She lives with her
81 year old husband who is her primary caregiver. He reports that
approximately 2 years ago his wife began to lose interest in the things she
enjoyed like shopping, cooking, and sewing. Gradually she become less
interested in food and has lost 18 pounds in the past year. He has tried
commercial nutritional supplements but has not been successful getting her to
consume them. He stated he is not much of a cook but has been trying his
best. He is frustrated and concerned about his wife’s weight loss and lack of
appetite. He feels he is constantly trying to get her to eat. He does not have
any family support as he and his wife never had children. Her medical
evaluation revealed cognitive impairment using the Mini-Mental State
Examination. She does not appear to have any chewing or swallowing
problems but has not seen a dentist in over three years. She takes one
prescription medication for her arthritis. This couple is on a fixed income from 2
Kaplan University School of Health Sciences
NS325 Nutrition Across the Life Cycle
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