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define energy and protein requirements in geriatric nutrition decreased physical activity and changes in body composition and decreased basal
explain the nutritional changes and requirement - geriatric nutritionnutrition is affected in two way -due to the changes in physiological function
define drug metabolism poly-pharmacyas older persons are sometimes prescribed number of medications care is to be taken as there is reduction in
explain central and peripheral nervous system - geriatric nutritionage related changes occur in various senses related to the cranial nerves-vision
define hepatopoietic and immune system - geriatric nutritionthough the circulating red blood cells or the white cell count or platelet number does
define endocrine systems and metabolismas mentioned earlier the main endocrine gland-pituitary gland secretion decreases another important feature in
define gonads and reproductive systemwith aging there is decrease in pituitary hormone secretion causing decrease in gonadal hormone production which
explain about the musculoskeletal systemosteopenia decrease in bone mineral content is observed with aging there is an average of 30 decline in the
explain about the oral cavity and alimental-y tractvarious functional changes and decline in secretary function occur in the digestive tract with
explain about the renal and urogenital systemvarious studies have shown a decrease in the creatinine and insulin clearance due to the changes in
explain about the cardiovascular and circulatory system aging affects the cardiac muscle causing a diminished resting cardiac output the capacity of
explain about the pulmonary and respiratory systemwith aging the chest wall becomes stiffer and less compliant and the muscular force of the
define body composition - geriatric nutrition after 30 years of age 1-2 decline in lean body mass annually is observed the total body water bone mass
explain about the integumentary tissuesthe skin hair and nails covering and protecting the body are the intengumentary tissues depigmentation of hair
explain about the cellular senescence - geriatric nutritionaging brings about an irreversible state of growth arrest at the cellular level though the
define physical and physiological changesevery stage has its unique requirements due to different changing needs with respect to nutrition and health
define about the geriatric nutritionaging has been defined as a series of time related process that ultimately brings life to a close persons of 60
define counseling and compliance for celiac diseaseif symptoms do not improve the childs diet should be reviewed and evaluated a decrease in
determine balanced diet for celiac diseaseenergy initially the children are seen to be malnourished thus 100-120 kcalkg body weightday with gradual
define nutritional management of celiac diseasea gluten-free diet is the major therapy for celiac disease patients particularly children and may be
explain about the celiac diseaseceliac disease also called gluten enteropathy is an intestinal disorder that results from an abnormal
define the diet intervention for lactose intolerancelactose is present in dairy products such as milk cheese yoghurt ice cream etc hidden sources
explain about the lactose intolerancelactose is the name of the sugar found in milk lactose intolerance you must be aware by now occurs when the body
define components of total parenteral nutritionglucose initiated at the rate of 6 mgkgmin and increased upto 12-14 mgkgmin but care to be taken to
define the parenteral nutrition supportparenteral nutrition support is the provision of dextrose amino acids electrolytes vitamins minerals and trace