B12
Why is B12 important?
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body's blood and nerve cells healthy
What are adequate sources of protein?
Chicken, turkey, eggs
List 3 physical activities that are safe and beneficial for the elderly
Water aerobics, brisk walking, muscle strengthening exercises
Calorie intake for males?
2,000-2,600 calories
What is sarcopenia
Loss of muscle mass
What does adequate levels of protein do for our bodies?
Prevent the loss of lean muscle mass that occurs naturally with age.
What do balance exercises do?
fall prevention
Calorie intake for females?
1,600-2,200 calories
What is osteoporosis?
loss of bone mass
Why does the ability for this population to be able to absorb B12 decrease?
This nutrient can decrease with age due to a decrease in the production of stomach acid. The use of certain medications can also decrease absorption.
What do aerobic exercises do?
keeping the circulatory system healthy
4 Ways to Prevent Malnutrition
eat a healthy, well-balanced diet
Do not miss or skip meals
Drinking nutrient-dense beverages
Aiming to hit that calorie intake
What is an example of a moderate intensity exercise?
brisk walking
What do strength exercises do?
build and maintain muscles
Explain how this population can be put at risk for diseases like osteoporosis and sarcopenia.
This population is put at risk because their bodies are always changing. Loss of bone and muscle mass happens naturally, but we can reduce the risk of this by taking preventative measures and eating healthy
What can decrease the absorption of B12?
This nutrient can decrease with age due to a decrease in the production of stomach acid. The use of certain medications can also decrease absorption.
What are some plant based options for protein?
Chickpeas, beans, lentils
What do flexibility exercises do?
keeps you lean and muscles in good shape
What is malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when the body does not get enough nutrients.