Ch. 13: Healthy aging

Question 1

Life expectancy (L.E.)

Answer 1

has changed dramatically/ child born in 2008= 77.8 yrs.

Question 2

white women L.E.

Answer 2

80.6 yrs.

Question 3

black women L.E.

Answer 3

76.8 yrs.

Question 4

white men L.E.

Answer 4

75.7 yrs.

Question 5

black men L.E.

Answer 5

70.2 yrs.

Question 6

Life Span

Answer 6

~125 years

Question 7

Aging trends in 2030

Answer 7

• # of people aged 65 & older will nearly double.

- nearly 12% of the pop will be >74 yrs.

Question 8

Contributors to growing elderly pop

Answer 8

• baby boomers

- increased life expectancy

Question 9

Aging trends after 2030

Answer 9

Older pop growth rate is expected to slow down

Question 10

Demographic trends

Answer 10

Minority groups will represent 26.4 percent of the population of older adults (up from 17.2 percent in 2002), with the largest increases in Hispanics and Asians.

Question 11

conditions associated with aging can affect nutrition status

Answer 11

• Sensory impairments.
• Altered endocrine, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular functions.
• Changes in the renal and musculoskeletal systems.

Question 12

Progressive changes with aging

Answer 12

After age 35, every organ and body tissue is affected. Functional capacity declines in almost every organ system.

Question 13

older adult diets

Answer 13

nutrient-dense since caloric needs decrease with age.

Question 14

increase of nutrients with aging

Answer 14

• calcium
• vitamin D
• vitamin B12

Question 15

HEI

Answer 15

According to the HEI, the majority of the population aged 45+ does not consume a “good” diet.

Question 16

Chronic diseases increase as people age

Answer 16

• HTN: 49%
• diagnosed arthritis: 36%
• all types of heart disease: 31%
• diabetes: 16%
• sinusitis: 15%

Question 17

polypharmacy

Answer 17

problem for many older adults.

-cardiac meds taken by many

Question 18

Nutrition Programs of the U.S. DHHS

Answer 18

1. The Older Americans Act Nutrition Program (OAANP)
2. Private-Sector Nutrition Assistance Programs.
3. Nutrition Education and Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults.

Question 19

The Older Americans Act Nutrition Program (OAANP)

Answer 19

through the Administration on Aging

• goal is to improve older people’s nutritional status.
• one hot meal a day that provides 1/3 of the DRI provided 5 days/week through the Congregate Meals Program.
• menu planning with RD or equivalent assistance
• meals=free, donations accepted
• all 60-year olds & spouses eligible to participate.

Question 20

Home delivered Meals program

Answer 20

delivers meals to those who are homebound.

Question 21

Eligibility for The Older Americans Act Nutrition Program (OAANP)

Answer 21

• income isn’t eligibility requirement, but priority given to low-income individuals
• extremely old individuals given priority

Question 22

Private-Sector Nutrition Assistance Programs

Answer 22

Incudes Meals on Wheels–a national project operated by local volunteers who provide home-delivered meals to older adults.

Question 23

Nutrition Education and Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults

Answer 23

New programs are being developed to reach seniors, especially those living in rural areas.