nutrition of older adults Flashcards
1
Q
body composition aging changes:
Loss of ______ and ______
A
bone and muscle
2
Q
body comp age related changes:
increased ___
A
fat
3
Q
lowered absorption of _____, _____, and _____
A
- vitamin b12
- iron
- calcium
4
Q
slower GI motility leads to
A
constipation
5
Q
less ____ in stomach
A
acid
6
Q
meds prescribed to manage chronic diseases can affect
A
nutrient status
7
Q
energy needs decline ___ per decade starting at about age ____
A
- 5%
- 51
8
Q
vitamin ___ can be deficient
A
D
9
Q
b12 deficiency cause
A
impaired absorption due to decreased hydrochloric acid production
10
Q
_____ deficiency common
A
zinc
11
Q
cause of macular degeneration
A
oxidative stress
12
Q
what nutrients can slow down the progression of macular degeneration?
A
- vitamin C
- vitamin E
- beta kerotene
- zinc
13
Q
what may help reduce inflammation in people with arthritis?
A
omega 3 fatty acids
