Physical Activity
Health Benefits to Physical Activity
Nutrients Seniors Need
Nutrition
Dietary Restrictions
100

How many minutes per week should an older adult complete moderate-intensity aerobic activity? 

What is 150 minutes a week?

100

Physical activity can make daily life better, worse, indifferent? (pick one)

What is better? 

100

What 2 nutrients/vitamins enhance bone health? 

What is calcium and vitamin D? 

100

How many calories should a sedentary male consume each day?

What is 2,000 calories a day?

100

What does the DASH diet stand for? 

What is the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension? 

Limit red meat, sodium, and sweets. 

200

How many days per week should a older adult complete muscle strengthening activities? 

What is at least 2 days week of muscle-strengthening activity? 

200

What 2 health problems can be improved due to physical activity? 

What is diabetes and high blood pressure? 

200
Which nutrient can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure?

What is potassium? 

200

What are 3 diets that are necessary for some chronic medical conditions? 

What is low-sodium diet, low-carbohydrate diet, or soft diet? (consult your doctor before deciding what diet is best for you to be on). 

200

What is the best diet for people who have diabetes? 

What is a diet with fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, low-fat dairy products, heart-healthy fish (ex: salmon, tuna, sardines), and good fats (nuts, avocados, vegetable-based oils)? 

300

What are 3 types of physical activity that can help you stay healthy and independent? 

What is aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening activity, and balance activity? 

300

What are 3 big health benefits that can help older adults' physical activity?

What is less pain, better mood, and lower risk of many diseases? 

300

What can help reduce or prevent nutrutional deficiencies? 

What is proper nutrition and supplements? 

300

My Plate for Older Adults contain ____ % of fruits, ___% of vegetables, ____% of whole grains, and ___% of lean protein and dairy? 

What is 25% of each food group? 

300

What does a heart healthly diet consist of? 

What is fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, poultry (without skin), fish, nuts, legumes, healthy oils, limited saturated fat, limited trans fat, and limited sodium?

400

What can lower your risk of falls and your risk of an injury if you do fall?

What is balance activity? 

400

What are 3 reduction in symptoms that physical activity can help manage? 

What is arthritis, anxiety, and depression? 

400

What vitamin boosts red blood cell development and  function? 

What is vitamin B12? 

400

Name 3 types of foods that should be increased in your diet? 

What is fruit, vegetables, whole grain breads/pastas, lean poultry/fish/shellfish, nuts/beans/legumes, olive oil, and low-fat dairy? 

400

What are 2 most common illnesses and chronic condition's among seniors? 

What is diabetes type 2, arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney/bladder problems, dementia/Alzheimer's, lung disease, and depression/anxiety? 

500

What are some mix of activities that can increase health benefits? 

What is ballroom dancing/salsa dancing, rake leaves in the yard (if medically able), or take a water aerobic class? 

500

Even a _____ minute walk has real health benefits.

What is a 5-minute walk?

500

What are 3 benefits to the intake of fiber in the diet? 

What is lower risk of heart disease, help prevent type 2 diabetes, and maintain regular bowel movement? 

500

What are 3 food that should be limited in your diet? 

What is fried foods, trans/saturated fats, red meat, high-sugared foods, refined bread/pasta products, and full-fat dairy? 

500

What diet does the Arthritis Foundation recommend to help reduce inflammation? 

What is the Mediterranean diet? 

Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids twice a week, 1 1/2 ounces of nuts daily, 9+ servings of fruits/vegetables daily, 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil a day, cup of beans twice a week, and 6 ounces of whole grains a day. 

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