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The Nutrition Management Course for Care Staff includes 4 modules;

Malnutrition in the Elderly
Nutrition and Dementia
Special Diets in Aged Care
Nutrition and Falls Prevention

Malnutrition in the Elderly

Please download a handout for this module here:

Test what you have learned from the video in the multiple choice quiz below:

#1. What is NOT a cause of undernutrition in the elderly?

Being on a restricted diet eg. no fruit, no dairy

Overdoing exercise

Early satiety

Poor dentition

#2. If a resident with diabetes had a poor appetite and 8kg weight loss over 3/12, which of the following nutritional interventions could be used?

Continue the diabetic diet – weight loss is good

Cease the diabetic diet, provide a HEHP diet

Consider fortified milkshakes/supplements if eating <1/2 meals

Both B and C

#3. ch of the following is the BEST example of components within a HEHP diet?

Egg, water, ice cream, fish, wholemeal bread

Egg, iced coffee, yoghurt, meat, buttered cheese sandwich

Egg, water, ice cream, buttered vegetables, creamy pasta

Egg, iced coffee, yoghurt, vegetables, white bread

#4. If a resident is constipated and not eating much, which strategies could be recommended?

Encourage fibre only

Encourage exercise

Encourage fibre and fluid

Both B and C

#5. By age 70, it is not uncommon to have reduced taste and about a third of tastebuds left compared with at age 30?

True

False

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Nutrition and Dementia

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Test what you have learned from the video in the multiple choice quiz below:

#1. What could be contributing factors causing malnutrition? Joe is an 89yo male with dementia, of Italian background and has been refusing meals and constantly pacing. He has lost 5kg over the past 2/12 and becomes agitated, looking for his deceased wife. At meal times he eats ¼ to ½ of his meals depending on his level of anxiety and his bowels have not opened for 5/7.

Constant pacing, therefore increased protein and energy requirements

Poor appetite due to not receiving hunger signals from the brain

Constipation

Too agitated to complete meals

All of the above

#2. Joe is an 89yo male with dementia, of Italian background and has been refusing meals and constantly pacing. He has lost 5kg over the past 2/12 and becomes agitated, looking for his deceased wife. At meal times he eats ¼ to ½ of his meals depending on his level of anxiety and his bowels have not opened for 5/7.

Provide finger foods

Offer familiar and preferred foods such as Italian foods

Remind Joe to sit down and eat

If agitated, wait until Joe is calmer before offering food

A, B and D

#3. You observe Joe avoiding his main meal, but eating most of his dessert. He has a sweet tooth, so the best way to assist Joe to eat adequately is to...?

Offer large desserts or second helpings of dessert

Offer a cup of tea or coffee with the dessert

All of the above

#4. Joe is an 89yoM with dementia, of Italian background and has been refusing meals and constantly pacing. He has lost 5kg over the past 2/12 and becomes agitated, looking for his deceased wife. At meal times he eats ¼ to ½ of his meals depending on his level of anxiety and his bowels have not opened for 5/7.

Play calm music quietly in the background

Have simple table settings

Turn on the TV

Ensure the table is wiped down and smells clean

Both A and B

#5. You observe Joe refusing to drink. Ways to improve his hydration and increase his calorie intake could involve...?

High energy, high protein soups

Ice cream and custard

Ice blocks

Nutritional supplements

All of the above

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Nutrition and Special Diets

This module gives clinical staff the detailed knowledge they need to meet the nutritional needs of residents on different special diets. You will have a greater understanding around: Texture modified diets; Diabetic diets; Gluten-free diets; Lactose-free diets; IBS/ Low FODMAP Diet; High protein, high energy and fortified diets; High fibre diets.

Please download a copy of the presentation here:

Test what you have learned from the video in the multiple choice quiz below:

#1. What is the effect of High GI foods on Blood Glucose Levels?

No effect

Causes blood sugar to rise quickly over a short period of time, then drop dramatically

High GI foods cause BGLs to rise high over a short period of time, and then drop down quickly which can influence unstable BGLs in people with diabetes.

Causes blood sugar to rise slowly over a long period of time, then drop slowly

Causes blood sugar to stabilize

#2. Which two food groups combined should supply 50% daily fibre?

Cereals and meat

Legumes and fruit

Fruit and vegetables

Nuts and fruit

#3. Which 4 cereal/grain foods contain gluten?

Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats

Wheat, Beans, Rye, Oats

Wheat, Beans, Rice, Oats

Whole grains, Beans, Rice, Oats

#4. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose in the gut?

Lactese

Lactose

Lactulose

Lactase

#5. Which dairy foods have very little lactose and may be tolerated in small amounts?

Yoghurt

Hard cheese, butter, cream

Ice cream

Milk

#6. When is a High Energy High Protein diet appropriate?

For Texture Modified diets

For unintentional weight loss

For residents with poor appetite

All of the above

#7. What can be added to soups to increase energy/calories?

Butter and cream

Milk powder

Supplement powders

All of the above

#8. If dietary fibre is increased but fluids are not, what symptoms might occur?

Constipation

Cramps

Bloating

All of the Above

#9. The standard diet is recommended for people with diabetes in aged care?

True

False

#10. Cross contamination of gluten free foods with gluten has no effect on residents with coeliac disease?

True

False

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Nutrition and Falls Prevention

Please download a copy of the presentation here:

Test what you have learned from the video in the multiple choice quiz below:

#1. How does malnutrition increase the tendency for falls in the elderly?

Loss of muscle mass

Weight loss contributes to falls

Weakness associated with malnutrition

Gait abnormalities associated with malnutrition

All of the Above

#2. The three main nutrients needed for bone health are?

Vitamin A, C and E

Vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium

Vitamin D, C and Phosphorus

Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphorus

#3. Foods/drinks that would be most beneficial for nutritional management post fall would be?

Fish, soups, fruit and vegetables

Dairy foods/drinks, meat, eggs, supplement drinks

Fruit, bread, tea/coffee, water

Desserts, porridge, juice, supplement drinks

#4. Research has found that supplementation with Vitamin D has delayed the development of osteoporosis?

True

False

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Nutrition Management for Care Staff

The Nutrition Management Course for Care Staff includes 4 modules;

Malnutrition in the Elderly

#1. What is NOT a cause of undernutrition in the elderly?

#2. If a resident with diabetes had a poor appetite and 8kg weight loss over 3/12, which of the following nutritional interventions could be used?

#3. ch of the following is the BEST example of components within a HEHP diet?

#4. If a resident is constipated and not eating much, which strategies could be recommended?

#5. By age 70, it is not uncommon to have reduced taste and about a third of tastebuds left compared with at age 30?

Results

Nutrition and Dementia

#3. You observe Joe avoiding his main meal, but eating most of his dessert. He has a sweet tooth, so the best way to assist Joe to eat adequately is to...?

#5. You observe Joe refusing to drink. Ways to improve his hydration and increase his calorie intake could involve...?

Results

Nutrition and Special Diets

#1. What is the effect of High GI foods on Blood Glucose Levels?​

#2. Which two food groups combined should supply 50% daily fibre?​

#3. Which 4 cereal/grain foods contain gluten?

#4. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose in the gut?​

#5. Which dairy foods have very little lactose and may be tolerated in small amounts?​

#6. When is a High Energy High Protein diet appropriate?

#7. What can be added to soups to increase energy/calories?

#8. If dietary fibre is increased but fluids are not, what symptoms might occur?​

#9. The standard diet is recommended for people with diabetes in aged care?

#10. Cross contamination of gluten free foods with gluten has no effect on residents with coeliac disease?

Results

Nutrition and Falls Prevention

#1. How does malnutrition increase the tendency for falls in the elderly?

#2. The three main nutrients needed for bone health are?

#3. Foods/drinks that would be most beneficial for nutritional management post fall would be?

#4. Research has found that supplementation with Vitamin D has delayed the development of osteoporosis?

Results

Let’s make a meaningful impact together. Connect with Food Solutions Diet Consultants to discover person-centred, high-quality support for your aged care residents. Schedule a consultation today! Call us on 1300 850 246

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#1. What is the effect of High GI foods on Blood Glucose Levels?

#2. Which two food groups combined should supply 50% daily fibre?

#4. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down lactose in the gut?

#5. Which dairy foods have very little lactose and may be tolerated in small amounts?

#8. If dietary fibre is increased but fluids are not, what symptoms might occur?