NUTR 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Lean Body Mass, Vascular Dementia, Sarcopenia
26 Feb 2018
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Nutritional considerations: sensory changes, physical limitations, cognitive factors. Effects of cognitive disorders: confusion, anxiety, agitation, loss of oral muscular control, impairment of hunger/appetite regulation, changes in smell and taste, dental, chewing and swallowing problems. Nutrition interventions: for cognitive disorders must, ensure food safety, safe use of kitchen tools and equipment, dietary focus, nutrient dense diet, maintain hydration, supply needed energy. Change in eating pattern: meal prep, appetite decrease, smaller, more frequent meals. Meal intake impacts: weight changes, nutrient intake, disease management, immunity, risk of falls, psychological health. Changing sensual awareness: oral health - chewing and swallowing: oral health depends on, gi secretions (saliva, skeletal systems (teeth and jaw, mucus membrane, muscles (tongue and jaw, taste buds, olfactory nerves (smell and taste) Strategies to promote intake: maintain focus on eating, provide plenty of time to eat, serve favourite foods, encourage regular drinks between bites.
