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Assignment:

Part I

Questions:

1. What are the leading chronic conditions in older adults, and for each of the three leading conditions, what are the nutritional implications?

2. The DASH diet to decrease blood pressure relies on a combination of food components. What is recommended in the DASH pattern of eating? Discuss.

3. What advice is not given as part of the DASH diet in Table 19.4?

4. Discuss the suspected etiology of insulin resistance/the metabolic syndrome. What nutrition advice would you give for an obese person who has a family history of heart disease? Discuss the pros and cons of a high-carbohydrate, low-fat approach and of a moderate-carbohydrate, higher-protein approach to managing insulin resistance. What might be a typical lunch and snack recommendation?

5. Part of oral health status is determined during critical periods of growth and development. Are there nutritional interventions an older adult can practice to promote oral health? Discuss. How would you advise your grandparent who knows that you are studying nutrition?

6. In the U.S. where overweight and obesity is a growing problem, underweight is less commonly discussed. For instance, the Appendix includes several pictures of overweight bodies, but few of thin persons. What are you thoughts about the following statement? Discuss your position and reasons for taking that position.

In older populations, underweight or weight loss is a greater problem than obesity

Part II

Create and educational handout detailing the details of the DASH diet. Be sure to include the following information in your handout:

. Basic diet principles

. Food or food groups encouraged, foods or foods groups that are limited

. Health benefits