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Nutrition, Geriatrics
The Changing Nutritional Requirements in the 3rd Age – Certificate of Completion
All elderly people are at potential risk of developing undernutrition. Inadequate dietary intake is the leading cause of undernutrition in older adults, with progressive aging leading to a physiological reduction in appetite and energy intake. This is referred to as “anorexia of aging” and usually exceeds the reduction in energy expenditure, resulting in unintentional weight […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Nursing
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
EXPIRY DATE
2020-10-12
All elderly people are at potential risk of developing undernutrition. Inadequate dietary intake is the leading cause of undernutrition in older adults, with progressive aging leading to a physiological reduction in appetite and energy intake. This is referred to as “anorexia of aging” and usually exceeds the reduction in energy expenditure, resulting in unintentional weight loss.
Faculty
Max Wong
MBBS, FRACGP
Sydney North Primary Health Network
Hornsby Station Medical Practice, Hornsby, NSW
Rhonda Albani
RN, Cert Ophthalmic Nursing, Dip Nursing Education, BEd, MAdultEd, FCNA
Staff Educator
Sydney North Primary Health Network
S.Antonio da Padova Nursing Home, North Ryde, NSW
Accreditation
This interactive online learning activity is valued at 1 Hour(s) of continuing education. # of credits: 1
Duration: 1 hr
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