Title: Identify problems that can affect the nutrition of persons with various medical needs.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Nutrition and Meal Preparation

Identification should include problems related to

- pregnancy and breast feeding
- dysphagia
- teeth and mouth, including the use or absence of dentures
- youth culture (e.g., anorexia, bulimia)
- socioeconomic status
- illness and treatment of illness (e.g., dialysis, cancer, chemotherapy, mental health, antibiotics).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why should a home health aide be aware of age-related problems that may affect the nutrition of a client?
- How can a home health aide assist a client with dysphagia?
- What are the signs and symptoms of anorexia? Of bulimia?
- How can a home health aide assist a client who has chewing problems?
- How important to a client’s nutrition are properly fitting dentures?
- What actions can a home health aide take if a client’s dentures are not worn?
- What cultural eating patterns that could be harmful need be reported?