Nutrient needs of older adults The nutritional requirements of older adults need to respond to the many physiological changes brought by aging. Based on your textbook readings, match the following...

Extracted text: Nutrient needs of older adults The nutritional requirements of older adults need to respond to the many physiological changes brought by aging. Based on your textbook readings, match the following physiological changes with suggested changes in the diet. Basal metabolic rate decreases. [ Choose ] [ Choose ] Calcium absorption declines Increase the taste of food by seasoning with spices, lemon, olive oil, nuts, fresh herbs, as allowed by a person's diet. Increase the amount of fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation Older people loose interest in food as the sense of The proportion of protein in the diet may need to increase smell declines Consume foods fortified with vitamin B12 or include supplements with Vitamin B12 Increase the intake of calcium-rich foods The production of stomach acid decreases Dietary supplements should contain beta-carotene as the main source of vitamin A. Daily intake of kilocalories needs to decrease (need to eat less, and limit energy-dense foods) Gastrointestinal motility declines Aging brings increased muscle loss [ Choose ] Excess of preformed vitamin A may increase the [ Choose ] risk of osteoporosis