Across
- 2. Excess body fat that may still coexist with malnutrition
- 6. Age-related loss of muscle mass
- 7. Process that slows down with aging, affecting nutrient absorption
- 8. This slows with age, affecting energy needs
- 9. Total daily energy requirement that may decrease with age
Down
- 1. Common psychological factor affecting elderly nutrition
- 3. Often used to meet nutritional needs in elderly
- 4. Nutrients that protect cells from damage
- 5. Common bowel issue relieved by fiber and fluids
- 7. Difficulty in swallowing that affects nutrition