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12 Cards in this Set
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Name 6 key lifestyle habits that positively effect physiological age.
Which of these is the strongest predictor of continued mobility? |
-sleeping regularly -physical activity
-eating healthy -no smoking -healthy body weight -no alcohol -Physical activity |
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2. We should limit fat in the diet, especially for older adults, because fat has been linked to development of these diseases: (Name 4)
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-Cancer
-gallbladder disease -Hypertension -type 2 diabetes |
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3. Name a food group that is under-consumed by older adults. What vitamin and mineral would therefore be deficient?
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-Milk/Dairy
-Calcium/Vitamin D |
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The older adult’s need for ________ decreases while their need for _______ stays about the same. Therefore, they need to select _________foods.
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Calories, Protein, Nutrient Dense
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Name three reasons why older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances.
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Increased urinary frequency and decreased sensitivity to thirst – limit fluid, dehydration more likely
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Name four factors that may put older adults at increased risk for malnutrition.
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Disease, Eating Poorly,
Tooth Loss or oral pain, economic hardship, reduced social contact, multiple medications, involuntary weight loss or gain, needs assistance with self-care, elderly person older than 80 years. |
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The fastest growing age group in the US is
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over 85 years old
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What can significantly enhance the length and quality of peoples lives
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Regular Physical activity
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Which of the relationships between nutrition and disease prevention
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Appropriate energy intake helps prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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A disease of the immune system that involves painful joints is
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RA
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For malnourished and underweight people, protein and energy dense snacks include
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hard boiled eggs and peanut butter and graham crackers.
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Inadequate milk intake and limited exposure to sunlight contribute to older adults risk of
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Vitamin D deficiency
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