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Nutritional Problems During Adulthood
Special Problems of Older Adults
Nutrient Needs During Adulthood
Adult Food Choices
100
Why is breakfast the important the meal the day?
It speeds up your metabolism making it easier to lose weight and gives you energy throughout your entire day.
100
What is type of disease where you don't have enough insulin in your body?
Diabetes
100
What is it called when food has a hard time passing through your digestive system?
Constipation
100
You need less of ------- because your bones have stopped growing
Calcium
100
How many servings of fruit does an adult need?
3 to 4 servings.
200
Why do we eat lunch?
So we can have more energy to continue our day, the calories we eat from breakfast can only last a few hours.
200
What is the disease where your spine starts to bend and your body starts to bend over?
Osteoporosis
200
What causes heart disease in older adults?
Lack of vitamin c or zinc
200
Why do we need more nutrients when we get older?
To avoid certain diseases such as heart disease or gallbladder disease.
200
How many servings of grains does an average adult need?
6 - 9 servings.
300
Why do we eat dinner?
To avoid weight gain by late night snacking.
300
Why is it more easier to gain weight in adulthood?
Metabolism starts to slow down somewhere around age 30.
300
How can adults avoid constipation?
By eating more fiber?
300
What can adults do to improve eye site?
Have more vitamin D in their body.
300
What is healthy snack an adult could eat.
Carrot sticks, toast, yogurt...
400
Why do we need protein?
For energy and muscles.
400
What is heart disease?
Heart disease is a disease that affects the cardiovascular system.
400
Why do older adults need more calcium?
To prevent osteoporosis.
400
Why do adults need to exercise more?
It's easier for adults to gain weight.
400
What should adults stay away from most of the time?
Too much sodium and sugar.
500
Why is having small, healthy snacks a good thing?
It can speed up your metabolism to have small meals and healthy snacks in between.
500
How does aging affect nutrients?
It's harder to absorb nutrients when you get older.
500
Why do older adults need to change their diets?
They are more prone to diseases.
500
Why do adults need to decrease their calorie intake.
Their metabolisms are slowing down.
500
Why do many people choose unhealthy over healthy.
Because it may taste better or they may be too 'busy' so they go for the quick convenient foods.
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