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University
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HSS 402 - NUTRITION FOR THE AGING ADULT
Instructor: Pat Dolan, MS, RD, LD dolanp@udayton.edu Office Hours: M/W 10:00 – 12:00 a.m. T/Th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Academic credit: 2.0 hours
Description: Study of the effect of aging on nutrition and wellness
Text: Krause’s Food, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 10th Edition Escott-Stump Additional readings from selected journal articles.
Course Objectives: Demonstrate ability to: Determine nutrient requirements for the aging adult Translate nutrition needs into menus for individuals and groups Present an educational session for a group.
Have a working knowledge of: Influence of age on nutrition requirements Nutrition and metabolism in aging adult Assessment and treatment of nutritional health risks associated with aging Health promotion and disease prevention theories and guidelines Influence of socioeconomic, cultural and psychological factors on food/nutrition Availability of nutrition programs in the community for older adults Role of food in promotion of a healthy lifestyle in later years Food availability and access for the individual, family and community Governmental policies regarding nutrition for older adults.
Have a basic knowledge of: Evolving methods of assessing health status during aging Alternative nutrition and herbal therapies and how they impact older Americans Student Evaluation Criteria: Case Studies/Reports 8 @ 25 points each = 200Nutrition Education Project = 200 Final Exam = 100
Case Studies/ReportsAssigned case studies will be due on the date indicated. These will be discussed following the lecture on the chapter. Case study reports must be typewritten and ready to be turned into the instructor following class discussion of the case. Points will be deducted for late papers unless prior arrangements have been made.
A brief report will be required following the presentations of each of the guest speakers. Content of these reports will be further explained in class.
Reading Assignments Reading assignments are listed for each class period, please come to class prepared to discuss those assignments as well as reports or case studies that are due that day. Nutrition Education ProjectA 30 minute presentation on a topic to be decided will be given to older adults in a community setting. This will be done in groups of two or three students. Further information will be given in class. . Attendance PolicyBecause this class meets only once a week, any absences will be equal to missing a full week of the class. Therefore, poor attendance will be noted and may affect your final grade. Academic AccomodationsTo request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities, 002 Albert Emanuel Hall, 937/229-3684. If you have a self-identification form from the Office of Students with Disabilities indicating that you have a disability which requires accommodation, please present it to me so we can discuss the accommodations you might need in the class.
Grading SystemA new grading system that will add +/- grades to the undergraduate Option 1 grading system and the graduate grading system will become effective in Fall 2002 for all students.
The Option 1 grading system for undergraduates will now include the following grades along with their meaning and quality points (recorded to five significant figures)
Total points earned in HSS 402 will translate to the following grades: 470-500 A 450-469 A- 435-449 B+ 415-434 B 400-414 B- 385-399 C+ 365-384 C 350-364 C- 300-349 D 299 below Failure
Schedule of classes – Fall, 2003
August 26 Orientation to class/syllabus Who are the aging? Case study assignment
September 2 Case study due Article: Dietetics Students’ Low Knowledge, Attitudes and Work Preferences Toward Older Adults Indicate Need for Improved Education About Aging. Journal of The American Dietetic Association, February 2002.
September 9 Guest Speaker: Fran Angelo, MS, RD Consultant Dietitian, Long Term Care Topic: Nutritional Assessment Location: Cookout in Centerville
September 16 Report due Article: “Medical nutrition therapy for the prevention and treatment of unintentional weight loss in residential healthcare facilities.” Journal of the American Dietetic Association. March, 2003.
September 23 Guest Speaker: Barbara Christensen, DTR Hormel Health Labs Topic: Swallowing Problems
September 30 No class this evening
October 7 Report due Article: “Nutrition Status of the Older Adult is Associated with Dentition Status.” Journal of The American Dietetic Association January, 2003
October 14 Case Study due Guest Speaker: Tara Lee, Social Worker Passport Program Topic: Helping Homebound Elderly
October 21 Report due Article: “Effects of two models of nutritional intervention on homebound older adults at nutritional risk.” And “Strengthening the role of nutrition and improving the health of the elderly population. Journal of The American Dietetic Association. March, 2003.
October 28 Text: Chapter 13 Discussion: Differences in nutritional needs for those >70 years old.
November 4 Case Study due Discussion: Digestion/absorption changes with aging
November 11 AARP – Choose a subject Go onto the AARP web site and choose a topic related to health or nutrition. Write a short description and be prepared to talk about the topic you chose.
November 18 Article: “The Elderly Nutrition Program: An effective national framework for preventive nutrition interventions.” Journal of The American Dietetic Association. February, 2002. Discussion: Congregate meals and Meals on Wheels.
November 25 Case Study due
December 2 Article: “Pleasing Palates Past their Prime.” Today’s Dietitian June, 2003 Discussion: Effect of diminished taste and smell on food choices
December 9 End of life issues Discussion: What is the nutrition professional’s role?
Final Exam December 16 at 4:30 p.m.
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