Scientific evidence increasingly supports that good nutrition is essential to the health, self-sufficiency, and quality of life of older adults.

Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics

Objectives: Not to be answered and turned in, but students should understand each objective before taking the quiz.

Need to complete for points

Explain the importance of nutrition on aging.
Describe the normal physiological changes with the development and progression of chronic diseases. Include sensory, hormonal and metabolic changes.
Explain how these physiological changes influence nutrient requirements and food choices in the elderly.

Discussions
Post by Monday of the 2nd week
Respond to a classmate's post that is on a different topic from your post
Module 2 Activity: College level essay to defend to statement: "Diseases and disabilities are not inevitable consequences of aging."