Adulthood Lecture Flashcards
Age of adults
21-50 yo
_____ onset of adults may vary
physiological onset
Adulthood is the period of life when one attains full ____ and ____ leading to _____
-growth & maturity
-most productive phase
In adulthood, ______ processes start while ______ processes slows down
-catabolic
-anabolic
organ functions in adulthood start to become
slow, steady decline
4 characteristics of adulthood
(LHW -> HR)
- lower PA
- higher food intake with poor food selection
- work-and lifestyle-related stresses
all leading to
- higher risks of chronic degenerative diseases
2 needed carbohydrate intake for adults
- 55-70% TEA
- higher intake of complex CHO and Fiber
3 needed fat intake for adults
- 20-30% TEA
- Regulate amount & kind of fat
- higher intake of PUFA
Rationale for fat and carbohydrate intake of adults
(2 items)
- Maintain DBW
- Avoid risks/diseases associated with weight gain
Iron is needed especially by
Women aged 20-39 yo
Rational for iron intake of women
(2 items)
- iron loss during menstruation
- Adequate vit C enhances Fe absorption
Calcium is needed by women due to
Delay decrease in bone
mass after menopause
Rational for calcium intake of women
(2 items)
- Long-term prevention of
osteoporosis - Estrogen sensitizes
intestines to absorb Ca++
better
Nutrition Goal of adults
(2 items)
- achieve and maintain DBW
- average adult gains ~7 kg per decade
Nutritional Management for adults
(3 items)
(RIA)
- Regulated food intake with proper food choices
- Involvement in physical activity
- Application of stress-releasing/management activities