(HS Friedrich 078462 2022) Nourishing the Older Adult: Challenges and Controversies
Tracking # 20-1005362
Course overview
In this session, Liz will provide a general overview of the nutritional needs of older adults and components of nutrition assessment that are unique to this population. She will outline key nutrients needed by older adults, the roles they play, and food sources of those nutrients. She will discuss the use of dietary supplements and other ways to meet an older adult's unique nutritional needs. She will also address topics that are perceived to be controversial including the obesity paradox, the use of therapeutic diets for disease management of older adults, and the relationship of diet to cognitive decline.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Elizabeth Friedrich maintains a private practice and receives a speaking honorarium from Hormel Health Labs. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Elizabeth Friedrich serves on the Hormel Health Labs advisory council.