Lecture 23 - Older Adult Nutrition Part 1 Flashcards
what is said about the age status of our population
we have an aging population
what is happening to the life expectancy in New Zealand
increasing
what is the average life expectancy of males and females
males = 80 years
females = 83.5 years
human life expectancy is rising but lifespan remains stable at around the age of
110-120
despite the prevalence of chronic diseases that accompanies older age, what % of people aged 75 an older consider themselves to be in good, very good or even excellent health
72%
what is chronological age
age since birth
functional age reflects what and is highly
reflects the decline in function that occurs with time and is highly variable
what is the key focus to age in older adults
improving quality of life - adding life to years rather than simply more years to life
what is the third age in elderly years
the age between retirement age and age related physical, emotional and cognitive limitations
in the third age elderly are retired but
healthy and active
during the third age elderly have more time to
increase physical activity and give more attention to diet and healthy lifestyle
what is the fourth age in elderly
declines in general health, loss of weight
impaired nutrition / malnutrition
serious disease or fast aging
hospital or rest home care
reliance on assisted living services
longevity is what % genetics, healthcare, environmental and lifestyle
19% genetics
10% healthcare
20% environment
51% lifestyle
what has the biggest impact on nutritional status in elderly
changes to musculoskeletal system has the biggest
lean body mass decreases what % after the age of 50
1 - 2 %
when does lean body mass reduction accelerate
accelerates further after the age of 80
what is the decline of lean body mass in men like compared to women
men = gradual decline
women = sudden drop after menopause
physical activity can mitigate losses of what
lean body mass losses
in elderly, bone mineral and collagen matrix are removed more rapidly than what, which leads to what
more rapidly than they are replaced
leads to increased risk of developing osteoporosis and fractures
what is another change to body composition in elderly years
body fat increases