Exam 15: Nutritional Requirements for Older Adults and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health

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The most common nutritional disorder in older adults is cardiovascular disease.Dietary quality and obesity are two modifiable health risks and behaviors that can improve longevity and quality of life.

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Generally,patients who wear dentures have reduced masticatory efficiency.Mandibular implant-supported dentures can have positive effects on the clinical aspects of mastication and swallowing.

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Question 22

Gingival recession predisposes teeth to root caries because the enamel covering the root becomes roughed as it is exposed to the oral environment.

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An understanding of the dietary concerns of older adults enables dental hygienists to provide optimal therapy to this growing demographic. Match the age-related condition with the most appropriate description. -Loss of sense of taste

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Question 24

Metabolism to maintain body functions in older adults requires several different nutrients because energy needs and metabolic rates are lower in older adults than in younger adults.

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Question 25

Which are accurate regarding calcium balance as it relates to alveolar bone health? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 26

Sarcopenia,protein,and osteoporosis have important links that dental hygienists should understand.Which of the following are accurate? (Select all that apply.)

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Older individuals differ from one another in physiologic and health status more than any other age group because chronologic age and functional capacity generally correlate closely.

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Question 28

Which dental condition does NOT increase the risk of malnutrition in older adults?

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Question 29

Each is true of vitamin D requirements,except one.Which is the exception?

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Question 30

Dehydration can cause: (Select all that apply.)

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Question 31

Which are sound nutritional directives for older adults? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 32

Weight gain secondary to edema can result in: (Select all that apply.)

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An understanding of the dietary concerns of older adults enables dental hygienists to provide optimal therapy to this growing demographic. Match the age-related condition with the most appropriate description. -Chronic stomach inflammation

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The most common nutritional disorder in older adults is cardiovascular disease.Dietary quality and obesity are two modifiable health risks and behaviors that can improve longevity and quality of life.

Generally,patients who wear dentures have reduced masticatory efficiency.Mandibular implant-supported dentures can have positive effects on the clinical aspects of mastication and swallowing.

Gingival recession predisposes teeth to root caries because the enamel covering the root becomes roughed as it is exposed to the oral environment.

An understanding of the dietary concerns of older adults enables dental hygienists to provide optimal therapy to this growing demographic. Match the age-related condition with the most appropriate description. -Loss of sense of taste

Metabolism to maintain body functions in older adults requires several different nutrients because energy needs and metabolic rates are lower in older adults than in younger adults.

Which are accurate regarding calcium balance as it relates to alveolar bone health? (Select all that apply.)

Sarcopenia,protein,and osteoporosis have important links that dental hygienists should understand.Which of the following are accurate? (Select all that apply.)

Older individuals differ from one another in physiologic and health status more than any other age group because chronologic age and functional capacity generally correlate closely.

Which dental condition does NOT increase the risk of malnutrition in older adults?

Each is true of vitamin D requirements,except one.Which is the exception?

Dehydration can cause: (Select all that apply.)

Which are sound nutritional directives for older adults? (Select all that apply.)

Weight gain secondary to edema can result in: (Select all that apply.)

An understanding of the dietary concerns of older adults enables dental hygienists to provide optimal therapy to this growing demographic. Match the age-related condition with the most appropriate description. -Chronic stomach inflammation

Overview of Healthy Eating Habits

Concepts in Biochemistry

The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrate: The Efficient Fuel

Protein: The Cellular Foundation

Lipids: The Condensed Energy

Use of the Energy Nutrients: Metabolism and Balance

Vitamins Required for Calcified Structures

Minerals Essential for Calcified Structures

Nutrients Present in Calcified Structures

Vitamins Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands

Water and Minerals Required for Oral Soft Tissues and Salivary Glands

Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in Women

Nutritional Requirements During Growth and Development and Eating Habits Affecting Oral Health

Other Considerations Affecting Nutrient Intake

Effects of Systemic Disease on Nutritional Status and Oral Health

Nutritional Aspects of Dental Caries: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Nutritional Aspects of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease

Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity

Nutritional Assessment and Counseling for Dental Hygiene Patients

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