NUTRITION FOR ADULTHOOD

Question 1

a period of life when one has attained full growth and maturity

Answer 1

adulthood

Question 2

young adulthood age

Answer 2

20-40

Question 3

middle adulthood age

Answer 3

40-65

Question 4

• period of optimal physical function
• the peak years of strength and agility

Answer 4

young adulthood

Question 5

good visual acuity and hearing up ___ yrs. old

Answer 5

40

Question 6

dental maturity during young adulthood is manifested through?

Answer 6

eruption of molars

Question 7

true or false: brain cell development peaks during the 30’s

Answer 7

false - 20s

Question 8

Height may begin to decrease slightly after age ___ as a result of vertebral disintegration.

Answer 8

25

Question 9

After age ___, lose muscle tissue, amount of body fat increases

Answer 9

30

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

thymosins

Question 11

during young adulthood Fats begins to accumulate in the lower abdomen and the hips causing a weight gain of about ___ lbs.

Answer 11

10-20

Question 12

• the aging process becomes more apparent
• physical activities typically begin to decrease
• lower caloric requirement for most individuals

Answer 12

middle adulthood

Question 13

Height lose ___ in every 10 years after age 40’s

Answer 13

1/2

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

55, 65

Question 15

the sense of touch begins to decline at about age ___

Answer 15

45

Question 16

loss of ability to focus clearly on visual images within close range

Answer 16

presbyopia

Question 17

The ___ of the eyes gradually becomes less elastic causing presbyopia at the age of 40

Answer 17

lens

Question 18

tolerance to pain declines at age ___

Answer 18

50

Question 19

during middle adulthood: The contractility of the heart increases, resulting in a higher cardiac index

Answer 19

false

Question 20

most common chronic disease among men in their 30s and 40s

Answer 20

coronary heart disease

Question 21

cessation of menses occur at age ___

Answer 21

45-50

Question 22

lower estrogen production causes ___ in majority of women

Answer 22

hot flushes

Question 23

true or false: men experience menopausal symptoms as well

Answer 23

true

Question 24

erikson stage of middle adulthood

Answer 24

generativity vs self absorption / stagnation

Question 25

The ___’s are probably the most stable decade of life. It is also when emotional maturation and intellectual development peak

Answer 25

50

Question 26

involves a desire to provide others with an equal measure of what one has received.

Answer 26

generativity

Question 27

implies lack of productivity. It is often observed in individuals who exhibit low-esteem and who are preoccupied with themselves.

Answer 27

stagnation

Question 28

true or false: After menopause, Iron requirement for women matches that of men

Answer 28

true

Question 29

women of child-bearing age need to intake ___ and ___ in order to prevent birth defects and iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy

Answer 29

folic acid and iron

Question 30

what foods can make menopausal symptoms worse?

Answer 30

alcohol, spicy food, and caffeine

Question 31

post-menopausal: women need to know the preventive strategies for ___

Answer 31

osteoporosis

Question 32

post-menopausal diet should consist of food rich in? (4)

Answer 32

calcium, vitamin D, magensium, flouride

Question 33

post menopausal: weight bearing exercises program; ___ mins. of exercise 3-6x /week

Answer 33

30

Question 34

A bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fracture.

Answer 34

spine compression; dowager’s hump

Question 35

• 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

Answer 35

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 36

diet best to help prevent symptoms and progression of disease

Answer 36

mediterranean diet

Question 37

true or false: in middle adulthood, sugar, saturated and trans fat, and refined carbohydrates should not be limited.

Answer 37

false

Question 38

The leading cause of death in middle adulthood

Answer 38

heart disease

Question 39

The body’s cells begin to divide without stopping and spread into surrounding tissues

Answer 39

cancer

Question 40

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.

Answer 40

carotene

Question 41

carotene lowers the risk of cancer of the ___ and ___

Answer 41

larynx and esophagus

Question 42

Cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower reduce the risk of ___ and ___ cancer

Answer 42

GI and respiratory tract

Question 43

Fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals such as oatmeal, bran and wheat may help lower the risk of ___ cancer.

Answer 43

colerectal

Question 44

midlife stressors or life-threatening diseases is a potential for suicidal gestures.

Answer 44

depression

Question 45

early midlife crisis occurs during

Answer 45

25-35 years

Question 46

A midlife crisis might occur anywhere from about age ___

Answer 46

37-50

Question 47

protein-rich food has an amino acid called ___, which may help you make serotonin

Answer 47

tryptophan

Question 48

adults need ___ g of protein per kg of body weight

Answer 48

0.8

Question 49

calcium RDA

Answer 49

1000 mg

Question 50

vit D RDA

Answer 50

15 ug per day (600 IUs)

Question 51

Both ___ and ___ are essential for strong bones, and both are found in milk

Answer 51

calcium and vit D

Question 52

how many glasses of milk a day nearly fulfill the requirement for calcium?

Answer 52

3 glasses

Question 53

contributes to bone strength, immunity, and numerous body functions.

Answer 53

magnesium

Question 54

plays a critical role in muscle contractions, nerve impulses, and maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Answer 54

potassium

Question 55

if you smoke, increase your intake of vitamin ___

Answer 55

C