A 75-year-old female client reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds; she is 5?3?. She complains that food has lost its taste, and when she does eat, she develops severe heartburn. She is now in your office for assessment. Her daily intake is 1000 calories with 35 grams of protein. A sampling of her typical daily menu is as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l l }
1 \text { cup nonfat milk } & 1 / 3 \text { cup cooked rice } \
1 \text { medium apple } & 1 / 2 \text { cup cooked zucchini } \
1 \text { slice bread } + 3 \text { Tbsp butter } & 2 \text { oz ground beef } \
1 \text { cup black coffee } + 3 \text { Tbsp sugar } & 1 \text { cup orange juice } \
& 1 \text { oz cheddar cheese } \
& \text { Black coffee } \
& 2 \text { martinis before dinner }
\end{array}$$

Given her heartburn, what food choice should the client avoid?

Question

A 75-year-old female client reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds; she is 5?3?. She complains that food has lost its taste, and when she does eat, she develops severe heartburn. She is now in your office for assessment. Her daily intake is 1000 calories with 35 grams of protein. A sampling of her typical daily menu is as follows:
$$\begin{array} { l l } 
1 \text { cup nonfat milk } & 1 / 3 \text { cup cooked rice } \
1 \text { medium apple } & 1 / 2 \text { cup cooked zucchini } \
1 \text { slice bread } + 3 \text { Tbsp butter } & 2 \text { oz ground beef } \
1 \text { cup black coffee } + 3 \text { Tbsp sugar } & 1 \text { cup orange juice } \
& 1 \text { oz cheddar cheese } \
& \text { Black coffee } \
& 2 \text { martinis before dinner }
\end{array}$$
 
Given her heartburn, what food choice should the client avoid?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Oranges are acidic and can exacerbate heartburn symptoms, making them a poor choice for someone experiencing severe heartburn.

A 75-Year-Old Female Client Reports That She Has Lost 20