Q1. What is the importance of the following with regards to a nutritional assessment of the elderly?
a. Weight, Height and BMI
b. eyes
c. skin
d. mouth
e. hair
f. food intake
Q2. Provide the expected findings for points (a-f) for an 85-year-old elderly female. She is hypertensive and diabetic (controlled). Her weight is 170lbs; height 5'3 in and has tooth decay (Partials to the top and bottom of mouth. Her hair is partially thin and is grey and black in color. In addition, she has cataracts and glaucoma in both eyes.
Q3. Thoroughly provide the basic dietary needs for this patient according to the RDA.