NUTRITION FOR ADULTHOOD Flashcards
a period of life when one has attained full growth and maturity
adulthood
young adulthood age
20-40
middle adulthood age
40-65
- period of optimal physical function
- the peak years of strength and agility
young adulthood
good visual acuity and hearing up ___ yrs. old
40
dental maturity during young adulthood is manifested through?
eruption of molars
true or false: brain cell development peaks during the 30’s
false - 20s
Height may begin to decrease slightly after age ___ as a result of vertebral disintegration.
25
After age ___, lose muscle tissue, amount of body fat increases
30
The immune system, while extremely effective, begins to secrete decrease amount of thymic hormones called ___, which control the production and function of the lymphocytes. Resistance to infection is virtually undiminished.
thymosins
during young adulthood Fats begins to accumulate in the lower abdomen and the hips causing a weight gain of about ___ lbs.
10-20
- the aging process becomes more apparent
- physical activities typically begin to decrease
- lower caloric requirement for most individuals
middle adulthood
Height lose ___ in every 10 years after age 40’s
1/2
Men often gain weight until middle age, at age ___, begin to lose weight later in life.
Women gains weight until age ___, then begin to lose weight after.
55, 65
the sense of touch begins to decline at about age ___
45
loss of ability to focus clearly on visual images within close range
presbyopia
The ___ of the eyes gradually becomes less elastic causing presbyopia at the age of 40
lens
tolerance to pain declines at age ___
50
during middle adulthood: The contractility of the heart increases, resulting in a higher cardiac index
false
most common chronic disease among men in their 30s and 40s
coronary heart disease
cessation of menses occur at age ___
45-50
lower estrogen production causes ___ in majority of women
hot flushes
true or false: men experience menopausal symptoms as well
true
erikson stage of middle adulthood
generativity vs self absorption / stagnation
The ___’s are probably the most stable decade of life. It is also when emotional maturation and intellectual development peak
50
involves a desire to provide others with an equal measure of what one has received.
generativity
implies lack of productivity. It is often observed in individuals who exhibit low-esteem and who are preoccupied with themselves.
stagnation
true or false: After menopause, Iron requirement for women matches that of men
true
women of child-bearing age need to intake ___ and ___ in order to prevent birth defects and iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy
folic acid and iron
what foods can make menopausal symptoms worse?
alcohol, spicy food, and caffeine
post-menopausal: women need to know the preventive strategies for ___
osteoporosis
post-menopausal diet should consist of food rich in? (4)
calcium, vitamin D, magensium, flouride
post menopausal: weight bearing exercises program; ___ mins. of exercise 3-6x /week
30
A bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fracture.
spine compression; dowager’s hump
- affects the wrists, joints of the fingers other than those closest to the fingernail, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, shoulders, feet, and neck.
- autoimmune disease
- ages 30-60
rheumatoid arthritis
diet best to help prevent symptoms and progression of disease
mediterranean diet
true or false: in middle adulthood, sugar, saturated and trans fat, and refined carbohydrates should not be limited.
false
The leading cause of death in middle adulthood
heart disease
The body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues
cancer
a form of vitamin A present in cantaloupes, peaches, broccoli, spinach, all dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, winter squash, tomatoes, citrus fruits and brussel sprouts.
carotene
carotene lowers the risk of cancer of the ___ and ___
larynx and esophagus
Cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower reduce the risk of ___ and ___ cancer
GI and respiratory tract
Fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals such as oatmeal, bran and wheat may help lower the risk of ___ cancer.
colerectal
midlife stressors or life-threatening diseases is a potential for suicidal gestures.
depression
early midlife crisis occurs during
25-35 years
A midlife crisis might occur anywhere from about age ___
37-50
protein-rich food has an amino acid called ___, which may help you make serotonin
tryptophan
adults need ___ g of protein per kg of body weight
0.8
calcium RDA
1000 mg
vit D RDA
15 ug per day (600 IUs)
Both ___ and ___ are essential for strong bones, and both are found in milk
calcium and vit D
how many glasses of milk a day nearly fulfill the requirement for calcium?
3 glasses
contributes to bone strength, immunity, and numerous body functions.
magnesium
plays a critical role in muscle contractions, nerve impulses, and maintaining fluid balance in the body.
potassium
if you smoke, increase your intake of vitamin ___
C
