| Identifies the characteristics of aging. |
| Explains the physiological changes during aging and their effects on body systems. |
| Relates the physical, social, and environmental effects of aging to nutrition. |
| Arranges a nutrition therapy plan suitable for the elderly. |
| Explains the importance of assessing nutritional status in the elderly. |
| Uses appropriate screening tools to assess nutritional status in older adults and measures their nutritional status. |
| Explains the effects of nutrition on diseases development and justifies these effects. |
| Relates common diseases in old age to nutrition and defends this relationship. |
| Computes the energy and nutrient requirements in old age. |
| Explains the causes of malnutrition in old age. |