A certain amount of potassium is required by all cells, but too much can be harmful and even fatal. Potassium overdose usually causes no symptoms until the blood potassium rises above 6.5 or 7.0 meq/L. When present, symptoms typically involve the nerves, heart or digestive system.
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Older adults need higher amounts of certain nutrients than their younger counterparts. Changes in metabolism, chewing or swallowing difficulties and taste changes can all affect the ability of older folks to meet their nutrient needs.
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Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter, and this popular food is eaten in 90 percent of American households. Peanut butter is an excellent source of protein, unsaturated fats (the heart-healthy kind of fats) and B vitamins.
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Pixy Stix is a popular candy made by the Willy Wonka Candy Company, a brand owned by Nestle USA. The loose candy powder comes in a plastic wrapper designed to look like a drinking straw.
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Ensure and Ensure Plus are often used in diets to gain or maintain a healthy weight. Both types of shakes provide adequate nutrition to support normal body growth, development and maintenance. The shakes are often recommended for people who are malnourished, at nutritional risk or experiencing involuntary weight loss.
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