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Dysphagia: condition where swallowing is extra difficult
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Edentulous: lacking teeth
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Sarcopenia: loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and quality
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What are the conditions that can cause Vitamin D and iron deficiency in older adults?: ? Not enough vitamins..? Vit D: older adults drink little or no milk (a major source of Vit D), they get limited sunlight (which synthesizes Vit D), and aging reduces skin's capacity to make Vit D and the kidneys' ability to convert it to its active form.
Iron deficiency: older people have lower energy intakes = less iron intake too. Also due to chronic blood loss from diseases and medicines and poor iron absorption due to reduced stomach acid secretion and antacid use.
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What artificial sweetener in liquid medicines often caused diarrhea?: Sorbitol and mannitol
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What foods benefit rheumatoid arthritis in some people?: These include chocolate, additives, red meat, sugar, particular vegetables, salt, caffeine and certain dairy products. Also foods high in vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotendoids as well because they defend against oxidation and may help relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis. A diet LOW in saturated fats from meats and milks and HIGH in omega-3 fats from fish is recommended.
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What nutrients appear to be protective of cataract formation?: Vitamin C and Vitamin E and Carotenoids.
