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MDC Nutritional Needs for Older Adults Essay

 

Choose one of the populations below:

  • Infants, formula and breast fed
  • Children
  • Older adults
  • Pregnant and lactating

Develop a substantial initial post addressing all the points below regarding the chosen population:

  • What health disparities will occur for this group if there is a deficiency or excess of at least one macronutrient and one micronutrient?
  • Discuss the developmental and socioeconomical factors that could affect adequate nutritional intake for this population.
  • Explain the role of the nurse in population based nutritional programs for the chosen population.