Is a person guilty?

Question

of elder abuse if he brings a person food on request though the latter is confined to bed due to his obesity? Even if the food is a "balnced " diet?

Answer 1

I don't know if you would be guilty, but it would certainly be bad if you brought that person french fries, etc. Good healthy food should be alright like fruit and vegetables. If he is at home then you should feed him in moderation with proteins and whatever his diet calls for. If he is obese he should be consulting a dietitian and physician. If he is asking for things he knows he is not supposed to have just say "No." If you can't say no then just bring him a lot less than an order or a small amount of whatever it is. You can get ice cream without sugar, which is delicious, and sugar-free toppings. Low fat foods also. You should talk to a dietitian. They are super and will give you lots of great tips.

Answer 2

I would say that the question would turn on two factors. First,
what was the intent that the person acted with? If it was simple kindness, then it could be argued that no criminal act had been committed, since there was no harmful intent. This is one area where the law is very harsh. A person can be suffering and in terrible pain, yet if Dr. Kevorkian gives such a person relief from their suffering he faces criminal charges. Here, unless the food was Ho Hos and Twinkies, its hard to argue for abuse here. On the other hand, morbidly obese people do tend to be on very strict diets for their own good. Its literally a life saving situation.
If this is a crime,its what the law calls malum prohibidum,or a
statutory offense.

Answer 3

The problem is that person could be getting others to bring in food as well. If the substance was alcohol or drugs instead of food, would you call it abuse??? Probably. If you're okay contributing to a person's death since they obviously don't have the control to say no, then you'll have to live with that. Is giving in and bringing food a loving thing to do?? In this case, I'd say no - but it's that other person's call. That person will have to live with their choice.

Answer 4

well when some one is very large they prolly need a 2,500 calorie's or so a day to keep up energy -however you have to realize his stomach is larger so make sure he can get access to healthy snacks-if he is already old why make him eat tiny meals? give her large nutrient rich foods-3 veggies with every dinner 2 with lunches fruit at breakfast and for snacking!!!!

Answer 5

if it was a balanced diet the person would cease to be obese and lose weight.

Answer 6

Yes. The nurses and doctors will decide what the patient needs to eat and when they need to eat.

Answer 7

Would not think so.