Module 11 Aldulthood and later years part 3 Flashcards
what are the 2 motivating goals to have a good nutrition in older life?
promote health and slow ageing
what is life expectancy and what is the life expectancy in Canada? and it depends on what?
life expectancy is the average age.
In Canada the life expectancy is 83 years old for women and 80 for men. It depends on health-related behaviours and genetics
what it means a life span, and what is the life span for a human?
It is the maximum of age that someone can have and it is estimated to be 130 years
what are blue zones?
are concentrations of people who live the longest. They move naturally, they eat wisely, they have a group and they go outside
what is the most common age in Quebec?
50-60
what is a chronological age?
a person’s age in years based on his or her date of birth
what is physiological age?
a person’s age as estimated from his or her body’s health and probably life expectancy
what are the 6 factors that affect physiological age?
- abstinence or moderance in alcohol
- regular nutritious meals
- weight control
- adequate sleep
- abstinence from smoking
- regular physical activity
what are some changes with age that it will arrive?
balding, graying hair, menopause, loss of fertility, loss of hearing, reduced taste and smell, etc
what are some changes with age that you can probably prevent?
wrinkling due to the sun, mental confusion, elevated blood cholesterol, bone loss, loss of joint flexibility, digestive problems, etc
true or false
immune system loses function with age
true
what are some physical changes of aging that affect nutrition?
digestive tract, hormones, mouth, sensory organs and body composition
what is atrophic gastritis?
stomach inflammation can cause pain and fear of choking
what is dysphagia?
difficulty swallowing
what can tooth loss cause?
difficult and painful chewing, dentures, limited food selection, less dietary variety, lower intakes of fiber and vitamins
what is sarcopenia?
loss of muscle: bone loss and accumulation of fat
what helps maintain muscle mass?
consuming sufficient protein and engaging in regular physical activity
what are some healthy habits that can affect physiological age?
eating well-balanced meals, not smoking, not using alcohol, engaging in physical activity daily, sleeping regularly and adequately, relieving stress, etc.
what is the most powerful predictor of mobility?
physical activities- improves basal metabolism, insulin sensitivity, appetite, intake, independence and breathing
how the nutrition intake in the later years change?
after 50 years a reduction of 5% in E output per decade. Fewer calories, but nutrient requirements remain high
what is osteoarthritis?
Fat related issues
- deterioration of cartilage in the joints
- associated with being overweight
what is rheumatoid arthritis and what diet you should focus?
- immune system destroy bone and cartilage
- focus on a diet with low sat fat, high fruits, veg, whole grains and omega 3
is energy restriction good?
10 to 20% may be linked to benefits
Why are setting standards becoming difficult with age?
due to individual differences in physical condition, chronic disease and medications
