Nutrition for Older Adults Assignment

Dorothea is 76 years old. She has lived alone since her husband died 6 years ago. She has always been thin but has lost weight since she lost her husband. She eats

alone and gets little exercise. Her meal patterns have deteriorated. A typical day’s diet is listed below.

Typical Diet

Breakfast
Toast 2 slices
with margarine 2 tsp
and jelly 2 tsp
Milk, whole 1 cup
Coffee 2 cups
with cream 2 tsp

Lunch
Bologna 2 slices
on white bread 2 slices
Mayonnaise 2 tsp
Lettuce 1 leaf
Peaches 2 halves
Milk, whole 1 cup

Dinner
Fish sticks 3
French fries 1/2 cup
Green beans 1/2 cup
Ice cream 1/2 cup

1. Make recommendations to improve her diet and help her get back to her usual weight.

2. What type of exercise would help her to safely increase her activity level? Use the Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults on page 628 in your textbook to help you

with your answer.

3. Based off of her current diet, is she at risk for developing any chronic diseases? If so, list them and explain why she is at increased risk.

4. What types of special programs for the elderly might be of benefit for Dorothea?

Nutrition for Older Adults Assignment

Dorothea is 76 years old. She has lived alone since her husband died 6 years ago. She has always been thin but has lost weight since she lost her husband. She eats

alone and gets little exercise. Her meal patterns have deteriorated. A typical day’s diet is listed below.

Typical Diet

Breakfast
Toast 2 slices
with margarine 2 tsp
and jelly 2 tsp
Milk, whole 1 cup
Coffee 2 cups
with cream 2 tsp

Lunch
Bologna 2 slices
on white bread 2 slices
Mayonnaise 2 tsp
Lettuce 1 leaf
Peaches 2 halves
Milk, whole 1 cup

Dinner
Fish sticks 3
French fries 1/2 cup
Green beans 1/2 cup
Ice cream 1/2 cup

1. Make recommendations to improve her diet and help her get back to her usual weight.

2. What type of exercise would help her to safely increase her activity level? Use the Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults on page 628 in your textbook to help you

with your answer.

3. Based off of her current diet, is she at risk for developing any chronic diseases? If so, list them and explain why she is at increased risk.

4. What types of special programs for the elderly might be of benefit for Dorothea?