E. Nutrition in the Adult Years

Question 1

A balanced diet for all adults consist of ____
carbohydrates and ___ fats

Answer 1

40% to 55%

10-20%

Question 1

is the period of life when one has attained full
growth and maturity (between 21 and 50 years of age).

Answer 1

Adulthood

Question 2

fat (with no more
than ___ fat)

Answer 2

10% to 20%

30%

Question 3

Regular exercise at a moderate or vigorous pace
for at least ___min per day, ___days a week is
encouraged for all adults.

Answer 3

30
3 to 7

Question 4

Nutritional concerns and issues

1. Osteoporosis

Answer 4

– is a silent enemy. It is a bone disease
that leads to an increased risk of fracture

Question 5

2. Cancer -

Answer 5

American cancer society has gathered evidence
that diet and cancer are related.

Question 6

lowers the risk of cancer of the larynx
and esophagus.

Answer 6

Carotene

Question 7

reduce the risk of GI and respiratory
tract cancer

Answer 7

Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and
cauliflower

Question 8

, may help ward off colon cancer

Answer 8

Milk, especially 2-3 cups of vitamin D fortified
skim milk a day

Question 9

have an anti-cancer
effec

Answer 9

cruciferae

Question 10

help lower the
risk of colorectal cancer.

Answer 10

Drink moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages.
f. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grain cereal such
as oatmeal, bran and wheat may

Question 11

The decreased elasticity of blood vessels can lead to

Answer 11

hypertension

Question 12

decreases as an individual ages

Answer 12

Cell-mediated immunity