Question

3 — older adults (60-74)
learning objective: determine the nutritional needs of older adults.
which of the following calorie ranges would be appropriate for most older women?
a.) 1,200–1,500 per day
b.) 1,600–2,000 per day
c.) 2,000–2,400 per day
d.) 2,500–3,000 per day

Explanation:

Older women (60 - 74) typically have reduced energy needs due to decreased activity and metabolic rate. The calorie range of 1,600–2,000 per day is appropriate for most older women, as lower ranges (like 1,200 - 1,500) may be too low for general nutritional needs, and higher ranges (2,000 - 2,400 or 2,500 - 3,000) are more suitable for more active or larger - bodied individuals, not the majority of older women.

Answer:

b.) 1,600–2,000 per day