General
Nutritional Needs
Case Study
Relevant Issues
Medical Concerns
100
During which Stage of Adulthood are people at their physical peak?

Early Adulthood (20-40 years old)

100

Name one recommended food 

eggs, vegetables, fruits, whole grains etc

100

What is one cause of Type II Diabetes

Sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, family history etc.

100

What are 2 big stresses for adults?

Finances, Divorce, Work, Chronic illness, Change (ex. Hormonal; menopause) 

100

What is the number one cause of death for adults in the US?

Heart Disease

200
Name two factors that influence metabolism

RMR, TEF, Exercise, height, NEAT, age, height, hormones

200

Name one food to avoid

Fruit juice, refined grains etc.

200

How does meal prep help eating habits? 

Avoid eating out, No time constraints, Healthy balanced meals

200
Why are people more likely to buy processed foods (ex. KD)

Fruits/vegetables are much more expensive. Processed food is much cheaper/affordable for families

200

How can you reduce your risk? 

Eat a balanced diet, Quit Smoking, Exercise Daily, Reduce your stress, Control your BP

300

What is one reason why metabolism slow down as people get older?

Tendency to become less active, Natural muscular deterioration, Natural slowing of metabolic processes


300

How many calories/day do moderately active 30 year old females need?

About 2000 calories a day

300

Why is the Keto Diet good for Karen?

A lower carbohydrate intake may be beneficial in helping to reduce blood sugar spikes. With limited amounts of carbohydrates to break down, there is less of a need for insulin.

300

What are the long term risks of alcohol consumption? 

Cancer (ex. breast), Brain damage, Immune system disorders, Cholesterol (epigenetics → how genes work)

300
What health concerns can stress cause?

Increased blood sugar (cortisol), Increased blood pressure

400

What are the two general age groups that the adult stage of lifespan is split into? 

Early Adulthood (20-40) and Middle Adulthood (40-65)

400

What is one of the nutrients adults are often deficient in?

Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron

400

What is an example of a healthy snack?

Apples and organic peanut butter, vegetables and hummus 

400
Why do adults start "fad diets"?

to lose weight (quickly!!)

400

Globally, how many adults do not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity?

1/4 

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