Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1569 of 1700
For a moderate-dementia resident who paces and will not sit for meals, which food ideas help?
- Finger foods, frequent snacks, and enriched drinks
- Large plated meals served at a table in the dining room
- Only three set meals with no snacks between them
- Plain water offered once at each meal
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Correct answer: Finger foods, frequent snacks, and enriched drinks
A resident who paces will not sit still for meals. Foods to eat on the move keep nutrition up.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026