Nutrition & Hydration Flashcards

Vitamin D is especially important for older adults primarily because it:

Answer: Helps the body absorb calcium for bone strength

Vitamin D facilitates calcium absorption, which is critical for maintaining bone density and reducing osteoporosis risk in older adults.

Which food is among the richest dietary sources of calcium?

Answer: Low-fat yogurt

Dairy products such as yogurt are among the highest dietary sources of calcium, which supports bone health.

To prevent bacterial growth, leftover food should be refrigerated within how many hours?

Answer: 2 hours

The FDA requires perishable foods to be refrigerated within 2 hours to prevent bacteria from multiplying in the danger zone.

Iron-rich foods are especially important for clients diagnosed with:

Answer: Anemia

Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin; clients with anemia have insufficient red blood cells and benefit most from iron-rich foods.

An elderly client has a poor appetite and consistently leaves most of their food uneaten. The most appropriate strategy is to:

Answer: Offer smaller, more frequent nutrient-dense meals and snacks

Smaller, frequent servings of nutrient-dense foods can improve overall intake for clients with reduced appetite.

The food safety 'Danger Zone,' in which bacteria multiply most rapidly, is:

Answer: 40°F to 140°F

The USDA defines the Danger Zone as 40°F to 140°F, where bacteria can double in number every 20 minutes.

Dietary fiber primarily helps clients by:

Answer: Regulating bowel function and preventing constipation

Dietary fiber adds bulk to stool and stimulates bowel contractions, helping to prevent constipation.