Q2 Flashcards
What is the calorie allowance for niacin in adolescence?
6.6 mg/1000 kcal
Physiologic changes in elderly
acute sense of smell and taste
Needed caloric allowance for thiamine and riboflavin
0.5 mg/ 1,000 kcal
Support for the demands, rapid growth and __
High energy expenditure
Disease condition in which some of the body cells grow uncontrollable
Cancer
Vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts reduces the risk of cancer belongs to
Cruciferous plants
Prevention of having osteoporosis
30 minutes exercise, 3 to 6x a week
To prevent tissue wasting, what is the recommended protein intake for the elderly?
1.1 grams/kg BW
Low levels of which vitamin are associated with depression in the elderly?
VIT B12
How many glasses of water should elderly drink daily to prevent constipation
6-8
How to live longer except
Adhere to low protein and low-calorie diet
Which condition is considered a “silent enemy” due to its unnoticed progression?
Osteoporosis
Who is considered the “gatekeeper” in a family regarding diet and food choices?
Adults/parents
What is the recommended protein allowance for adolescents aged 16?
65 grams
At what age does the most weight gain typically occur in adults?
25 to 34 years old