Talkin' bout my generation
Known as the "sandwich generation"
What are middle aged adults?
Increasing in younger population due to high obesity rates
What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Created by the US Department of Agriculture, this plate of food can't be eaten, but provides useful advice regarding nutrient intake
What is MyPlate?
A situation in which sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an infectious disease to make its spread from person to person unlikely
What is herd immunity?
Focuses soley on physical aspects of health
What is Western Medicine?
At risk for eating disorders, difficulties with communication, and depression to name a few
What are adolescents?
Have a shorter life expectancy than their parents
What are children and young adults?
Quantitative estimates of necessary nutrient intakes to plan and assess diets of healthy people in the United States
What are Dietary Reference Intakes?
Contraindicated in individuals who had a previous reaction to the vaccine and are allergic to eggs
What is flu/influenza vaccine?
Takes into account the whole individual, including social, psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical
What is Holistic health care?
Unintentional injury and suicide
What are leading causes of death in young adults?
Exercise, dietary guidelines and healthy food availability
What are strategies to manage obesity?
What is the "DASH" diet?
A significant cause of death in older adults and is easily spread
What is Influenza?
Can be used in clinics, the home and also in the hospital
What are Complementary Alternative Therapies?
What is middle age?
Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer
What are chronic health conditions linked to obesity?
This is done to assess for risk factors that are associated with dietary problems and malnutrition
What is nutritional screening?
Recommended by the CDC for adults aged 65 and older
What is Pneumococcal, COVID, Influenza vaccination?
This uses a sequence of rhythmic pressure on meridian points and has been shown as effective treatment for chronic pain management
What is acupressure?
Continuous rhythmic exercise maintained for a period long enough to increase the heart rate and blood pressure is recommended 30 minutes a day for 5 or more days a week, recommended for middle aged adult
What is aerobic exercise?
A number greater than 30kg/m2
What is BMI that indicates obesity?
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for Women (WIC)
What are food assistance programs for low income individuals?
This disease can cause permanent brain damage, hearing loss among college students, therefore this vaccination is required prior to entrance
What is meningococcal vaccination?
May act on the body like prescription drugs and interact with other medications
What are herbal therapies?