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    Dementia

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    March 23‚ 2011 Psychology paper: Dementia The subject of a brain deteriorating disease is one we often avoid. Considering the fact that it is possible for a loved one to be a victim of a memory captivation is unbearable. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain‚ not so much a specific disease. People affected by dementia are disabled to the point where they may not be able to get dressed or eat. They have a total lack of problem solving

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    nutritional needs

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    NUTRITIONAL NEEDS Protein 4 calories/ g 0.8 g / kg / day Meat Fish Chicken Eggs Dairy Insufficient intake leads to muscle wasting and atrophy Carbohydrates 4 calories / g Starches Sugars (fructose‚ glucose‚ lactose‚ sucrose) and cellulose Fruits Vegetables Milk Grains Insufficient intake results in protein and fat metabolism Fats 9 calories / g Needed for ADEK vitamin absorption Animal products Egg yolks Organ meats (except liver) Butter Cheese Oils Insufficient

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    |Questions |Answers | |1.1 identify potential food-safety hazards when | | |preparing‚ serving‚ clearing away and storing food | | |and drink |

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    Nutritional Labelling

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    product. This provides good information to help a consumer determine if a particular food product meet his or her nutritional needs.What is on A Nutrition Facts Label?Food labels are designed to help consumers make healthy food choices. In 1990‚ the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act went into effect. The USDA and the FDA developed these guidelines so that consumers would have access to useful nutritional information to help make smart choices.But how do you make sense of a food label?According to

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    Nutritional Analysis

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    Richard DeCurtis Nutrition Analysis Questions Part 1 1) After analyzing my diet I have found that I do meet certain nutritional guidelines. The areas in which I take in an adequate or near adequate amount of nutrients are: Milk‚ Grain‚ Energy (kcals)‚ Protein‚ Fiber‚ Sodium‚ and Thiamin. I drink a sufficient amount of water due to the demand of my physical activities and this is probably why I make sure I have a sufficient Protein intake also. I come close to meeting the guidelines for my Vegetables

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    Dementia

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    Dementia is the umbrella term for a number of conditions which cause damage to the brain cells. The most common form is Alzheimer’s disease which has a gradual progression. The next most common type is vascular dementia which has a step-like progression. About one in four people with Parkinson’s disease also develop dementia. Short-term memory loss‚ disorientation and loss of concentration are common symptoms. There are other less common types of dementia such as Lewy Body dementia and Frontol Temporal

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    dementia diet

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    1.1: Explain how cognitive‚ functional and emotional changes associated with dementia can affect eating‚ drinking and nutrition. Cognitive: depending on the type of dementia the individual has they may have trouble in recognising the food in front of them or not understand that the food provided is for them‚ This can be caused by their minds not recognising what is in front of them. Functional: The individual may struggle to use their knife‚ fork and spoon‚ they may even struggle to chew or swallow

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    Nutritional Counseling

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    The Effects of Physical Activity and Nutritional Counseling on Smoking Cessation Among Low Income African American Smokers – Randomized Control Trial Group 3 Table of Contents Project Abstract……………………………………………………………………………..… 3 Project Narrative…………………………………………………………………………….… 4 Facilities/Equipment………………………………………………………………………..… 5 Biosketches……………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Specific Aims…………………………………………………………………………….…... 11 Research Plan………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Background

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    Learning Outcome 1 Understand the principles and requirements of assessment Assessment Criteria: 1.4 Identify the regulations and requirements relevant to assessment in own area of practice. Activity 1 In the space below‚ please identify the regulations and requirements relevant to assessment in the early years sector. Ofsted Ofsted stand for ‘Office for Standards in Education‚ Children’s Services and Skills. Ofsted are responsible for inspecting education and care in a number of

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    Nutritional Ad

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    ` Nutritional Needs Ad Serge Lalanne SCI/220 04/20/2015 Epesy Bryant Nutrition and The Journey of Life Caring for and fueling our bodies requires for the mother to take prenatal vitamins in order to meet us to keep a balanced nutrition. Just as our bodies The nutritional needs of the growing fetus. need the right nutrition ’s so does a embryo‚ futons

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