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32 Cards in this Set
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What are the two theories of aging?
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1. programmed aging
2. wear and tear aging |
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Explain what programmed aging is
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There is limited cell replication and the body can only replicate cells until a certain age.
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Explain What wear and tear aging is
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The free radicals given exposure to oxygen and cause cells to oxygenate
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List the terms on the DETERMINE checklist
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Disease
Eating poorly Tooth loss Economic hardship Reduced social contact Multiple medications Involuntary weight loss Needs assistance with self care Elder years |
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What ages constitute the "elder years"
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Above 80 years old
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List the AMDR for elderly
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45-65% CHO
30g Fiber 10-35% PRO 20-35% FAT |
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Name a physical change that occurs in the elderly
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Body composition shifts. Lose weight from muscle, but keep body fat, so composition changes.
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Define Sarcopenia
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Loss of muscle during aging
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How much should the elderly decrease their calories by to live a longer life?
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About 25%
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About how many glasses of water should the average elderly individual have per day?
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6 glasses, or 1 mL fluid/kcal consumed (1500mL minimum)
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What is the AI for calcium in elderly?
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1200 mg
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What are the 2 primary types of vitamin B12 deficiency in older adults?
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1. Pernicious anemia
2. Food-bound malabsorption of Vit. B12 |
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Define Pernicious anemia
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Vitamin B12 deficiency due to lack of intrinsic factor from stomach cell wall
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Food-bound malabsorption of B12 is often due to_________.
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Hypochlorhydria
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Define Stroke
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Serious conditions involving reduced cerebral blood flow (brain ischemia)
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Define hypertension
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>140/90 mg/dL
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Percentage of women over 80 who develop CD
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79.3%
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Percentage of men over 80 who develop CD
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85.9%
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Percentage of women 60-79 who develop CD
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72.6%
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Percentage of men 60-79 who develop CD
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73.3%
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Define Ischemia
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Blockage of blood vessel
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Define Aneurysm
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Ballooning of the blood vessel wall
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Define Thrombosis
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Blood clot
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Define Cerebral Embolism
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Wandering blood clot (embolus) lodges in artery & blocks blood flow to brain
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Define Carotid Artery Disease
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Arteries that supply blood to the brain and neck become damaged
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Define Atrial Fibrillation
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Degeneration of the heart muscle causing irregular contractions
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Define Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)
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Temporary and insufficient blood supply to the brain
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Define Hemorrhage
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Blood vessel bursts & part of brain goes w/o oxygen
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What does DASH stand for?
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Dietary approaches to stop hypertension
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What are the 4 C's of Nutrition Education?
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1. Commitment
2. Cognitive processing 3. Capability 4. Confidence |
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What is the current lifespan age range?
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110-120 years old
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What is the primary diet strategy to prevent cancer?
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Eat more fruits and vegetables
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