Lecture 19 - Adult Nutrition Flashcards
adulthood spans from
early 20s to early 60s
what are the ages and characteristics of early adulthood
20s-30s
becoming independent, leaving home, employment / career, choosing a partner, having children
what are the ages and characteristics of midlife
40s
family responsibilities , work, managing schedules,
what is the sandwich generation
50s
multigenerational care (children and ageing parents), maintaining career, possible health issues or prevention of them
what is later adulthood
early 60s
transition to retirement, more leisure and physical activity time
a healthy dietary pattern can promote … and
promote health and reduce risk of chronic disease
malnutrition can result from
genetic factors, disease states as well as poor diet
what are the hormonal changes that happen to females in adulthood
- climacteric changes
- perimenopause > menopause
what are climacteric changes that happen to females in adulthood
signals the end of reproduction
what age does climacteric changes occur in females
around the age of 50, although some are earlier or later than this
what are the hormonal changes that happen to males in adulthood
testosterone levels and muscle mass will decline after the age of 30
what is perimenopause
the transitional phase between normal menstruation and menopause
perimenopause is characterised by
differences in cycle length, hormonal fluctuations (decline in estrogen)
what can be said about assessing perimenopause
it can be hard to assess when it is occuring
what are the symptoms of perimenopause
- hot flushes
- mood disturbance
- menstrual cycle disturbance (heavy bleeding)
- fatigue
during menopause the risk factors for chronic diseases changes, what are these
- accelerated bone loss
- increase in abdominal fat (central adiposity)
- changes in lipid profile
- altered glucose metabolism
- increased risk of CVD
what is the treatment of perimenopause (4)
focus on prevention of chronic disease risks
offer individualised lifestyle recommendations
- prevent bone loss : intake of calcium, vit D status, supplemention??
- prevent excess weight, altered lipds, risk of CVD : through healthy eating and activity
what is menopause
when a women stops having periods, the ovaries stop functioning and run out of eggs
sometimes menopause can occur for other reasons, what are they
surgical reasons, chemotherapy or radiotherapy to the pelvis
women might experience menopause early if they ..
live at high altitudes, are a smoker or have had a hysterectomy
what is responsible for most menopausal symptoms
drop in estrogen
some women have menopausal symptoms that last for
5-10 years