Nutrition during adulthood and older adulthood Flashcards

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A balanced diet for adults consists of how much carbohydrates?

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40% to 55%

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A balanced diet for adults consists of how much fat?

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10% to 20%

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3
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Why do older adults need to reduce total caloric intake?

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decrease in basal metabolic rate that occurs from the decrease in lean body mass that develops with aging

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What is the most common fluid and electrolyte balance for older adults?

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Dehydration

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5
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Older adults may have:

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Oral problems
Decrease in salivation
Poor dental health

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Older adults have decreased cellular function and reduced body reserves, which leads to

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Decreased absorption of B12, folic acid, and calcium

Reduction in insulin productivity and sensitivity

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7
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Decreased elasticity of blood vessels can lead to

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Hypertension

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8
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How much can renal function decrease in older adults?

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50%

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9
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How many cal/day do men ages 19-30 need?

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2,400

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How many cal/day do men ages 31-50 need?

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2,200

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How many cal/day do men ages 51+ need?

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2,000

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12
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How many fruit servings per day do men need?

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2 cups

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How many vegetable servings per day do men need ages 19 to 50 need?

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3 cups

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14
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How many vegetable servings per day do men ages 51+ need?

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2 cups

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15
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How many grains servings do men ages 19-30 need?

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8 oz

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16
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How many grains servings do men ages 31 to 50 need?

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7 oz

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17
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How many grains servings do men ages 51+ need?

18
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How much meat and beans do men ages 19-30 need?

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How much meat and beans do men ages 31 to 50 need?

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How much meat and beans do men ages 51+ need?

21
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How many milk servings do men need per day?

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How many oil servings do men need ages 19-30?

23
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How many oil servings do men need ages 31 and up?

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How many cal/day do women need ages 19-30?

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How many cal/day do women need ages 31-50?
1,800
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How many cal/day do women need ages 51+?
1,600
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How many servings of fruit do women need ages 19-30?
2 cups
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How many servings of fruit do women need ages 31+?
1.5 cups
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How many servings of veggies do women need ages 19 thru 50?
2.5 cups
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How many servings of veggies do women need ages 51+?
2 cups
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How many servings of grains do women need ages 19 to 50?
6 oz
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How many servings of grains do women need ages 51+?
5 oz
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How many servings of meat and beans do women need ages 19-30?
5.5 oz
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How many servings of meat and beans do women need ages 30+?
5 oz
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How many servings of milk do women need?
3 cups
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How many servings of oils do women need ages 19-30?
6 tsp
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How many servings of oils do women need ages 30+?
5 tsp
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One cup of milk or plain yogurt is equal to
1.5 oz of natural cheese or 2 oz processed cheese
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One ounce in the milk and bean group is equal to:
``` 1 oz meat, fish, or poultry 1/4 cup cooked dry beans 1 egg 1 tbsp peanut butter 1/2 oz nuts ```
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Aging adults are at an increased risk for osteoporosis; how do you maximize bone density?
Adequate calcium and vitamin D | Regular weight bearing exercise