NUT 3205 Case Study- Elderly Nutrition Mr. Joseph S. is an alert 88-year-old man who lives alone in his home. Two month

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NUT 3205
Case Study- Elderly Nutrition
Mr. Joseph S. is an alert 88-year-old man who lives
alone in his home. Two months ago, he fell, had a hip
fracture, and currently uses a walker to get around his
house. He used to do all the repairs on his home but now
can’t use a ladder.
Mr. S. just received a large utility bill. He
says his living expenses keep going up while he has to live on a
fixed income, mostly Social Security and a small amount of interest
from savings. By the time all the bills are paid, there
sometimes is not quite enough money for food. He is afraid he
will be a burden on his son, who lives 15 miles away.
Mr. S. notices his appetite isn’t the same as it
used to be and does not have the energy to cook for himself.
He forces himself to eat a little bit, but he finds he has trouble
chewing food. His clothes do not seem to fit anymore; they
just hang- a big difference from how he used to dress. He
also has been experiencing cramping, gas, and diarrhea. These
symptoms appear to be like those describing cancer of the bowel
that he read about in a magazine for senior citizens. He
wonders if this could be the underlying cause of all his
problems.
2. Medical studies did not find any evidence of cancer.
What are some factors that may explain some of Mr. S’s symptoms
listed below?