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27 Cards in this Set
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what minerals to adults need
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iron, zinc and calcium
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what do adults need iron for
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maintain blood volume
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what do adults need zinc for
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healthy immune system (production of WBCs to fight infection
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what do adults need calcium for
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increased risk of weak bones and fractures so calcium increases to 1200 mg day over 50 years
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what is arthritis
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inflammation in joints causes pain, stiffness, swelling in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones
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what is osteoarthritis
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cartilage covering ends of bones wears down, bones rub together
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what can help arthritis
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glucosamine and chondrointin
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what can increases dementia
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free radicals and inflammation
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what can decrease dementia
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vitamins E, C and selenium (antioxidants)
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what is xerostomia
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decrease in saliva production
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what is edentulous
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no permanent teeth
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what is achlorhdria
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absence of hydrochloric acid
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what are factors increasing food intake
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oral cavity function, meal management, and psychosocial factors
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what is the infancy stage of life
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trust vs. distrust
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what is the toddler stage of life
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autonomy vs. doubt
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what is the preschooler stage of life
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initiative vs. guilt
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what is the school age stage of life
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industry vs. inferiority
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what is the adolescent stage of life
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identity vs. role confusion
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what is lingual lipase
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enzyme that digests fat only in infants
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what is a premature infant
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born before 37 weeks gestation
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what is breast milk proteins
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70% whey and 30% casein-opposite in cow's milk
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what is alpha-lactalbumin
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major whey protein in human milk
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what is DHA/RHA
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fatty acids for brain development
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what supplements do breastfed infants need
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vitamin K, vitamin D and iron
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when should food supplementation begin
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around 6 months
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what are foods to avoid in infancy
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honey, horseradish, pure maple syrup, chocolate, fish, strawberries
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what are common allergins
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egg whites, PB, cow's milk
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