Exam 2 Part 2 Flashcards
how does age effect nutrition?
metabolism decreases with age……you loose taste buds….thirst decreases
how does sex affect nutrition?
males require more calories….females tend to have more fat…sexas metabolize carbs and fats differntly
how does health affect nutrition?
sicknesses require more nutrients to heal….wounds require protein…people with mental health problems don’t eat
how does alcohol affect nutrition?
alters how the body breaks down nutriets…vitamin B is required to metablize
how does medications affect nutrition?
change pH of GI…..can increase or decrease peristalsis
how does social determinants of health affect nutrition?
socioeconomic status…..transportation… availability of good….money
how does relegion and culture affect nutrition?
certain beliefs don’t allow them to eat certain foods.
what cant Jewish people eat?
pork, shell fish, and almost all insects
can hind people eat meat?
almost all of them are vegen
what cant muslims eat?
pork
what is a under weight BMI
less than 18.5.
what is a good BMI
18.5 - 24.9
what is an overweight BMI?
25 - 29
what is a Obese BMI?
30 - 34.9
what is class 2 obese BMI?
35-39.9
what is an extremely obese BMI?
40+
what is dyphasia?
trouble swalloing