Question

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

Answer 1

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from a nutrition program in which the professionals in charge designs a healthy diet for him. This diet should reduce fats and carbohydrates because this can increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, salt intake should be reduced so as not to force the functioning of the kidneys that are responsible for the elimination of toxins in the body. In order to increase their body mass, the elderly should increase the consumption of protein and, accompanied by their diet, must take part in an exercise program.

Answer 2

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from participation in a congregate meal program.

To add, Congregate and Home Delivered Meals is an individually designed service which provides meals to waiver participants who cannot prepare or obtain nutritionally adequate meals for themselves.