Elsie reports that her dentures no longer fit properly. She states that while she tries to remember to clean her dentures regularly, she usually only does so about once a month. Elsie complains of...

Elsie reports that her dentures no longer fit properly. She states that while she tries to remember to clean her dentures regularly, she usually only does so about once a month. Elsie complains of difficulty chewing and states that she tends to gravitate towards soft, “mushy” foods. Her food recall is as follows:

24-hr Dietary Recall

 Breakfast (9:30 am): 1 banana and 1 cup cooked grits Lunch (12:00 pm): 1 can of tomato soup Snack (3:00 pm): 1 cup Jello Dinner (6:00 pm): 1 microwavable meal: meat patty with mashed potatoes and gravy Snack (9:00 pm): 1 cup sorbet

 1. What oral health and nutrition factors are contributing to Elsie’s underweight status?

2. What are Elsie’s nutrition priorities?

3. What dietary recommendations do you have for Elsie?