Water
True or False: As you age, you feel less thirsty.
True
Why is fiber important?
Helps you use the bathroom.
Do Vitamins and Minerals provide energy?
No, but cannot generate energy without them! They would be considered a micronutrient.
True or False: Eating a balanced diet can help maintain consistent energy levels.
True!
When is bone density at its peak?
30 years old.
Does water provide energy?
No
True or False: Fiber is not on food labels.
False! You can track your fiber intake from food labels!
True or False: You cannot get calcium from any other source besides milk.
False! Leafy greens and many vegetables contain calcium.
Which one of these nutrients do you use when you go for a walk?
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Proteins
A. Fats
When does bone density start to decline?
40 years old.
What are some other ways to provide your body with water besides drinking it?
Other beverages (juices and soups) and foods (fruits and vegetables).
What are some signs that you do not have enough fiber in your diet?
Constipation, sluggishness, and high cholesterol.
Which Vitamin/Mineral does NOT support healthy bones?
A. Calcium
B. Phosphorus
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin E
Which of these nutrients provides the most amount of energy?
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Proteins
A. Fats
This condition causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.
Osteoporosis
How long can a person survive without water?
A. A week
B. A month
C. 3 days
D. 5 days
C. 3 days
Beans, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
This vitamin, found in carrots and sweet potatoes, supports vision and may help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Vitamin A
What type of exercise is essential for older individuals to maintain bone strength and joint health?
Weight-Baring (Light Lifting)
This unhealthy habit, often associated with lung disease, also weakens bones and increases osteoporosis risk.
Smoking
How much water should a male and female drink?
A. Male: 20 cups; Female: 10 cups
B. Male: 15 cups; Female: 11 cups
C. Male 5 cups; Female: 3 cups
B. Male: 15 cups; Female: 11 cups
Which type of fiber reduces the risk of having Type II Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease: Insoluble or Soluble Fiber?
Soluble
Older adults with low levels of this vitamin, found in citrus fruits, may have a higher risk of infections and slower wound healing.
Vitamin C
What is the best source of a caffeinated beverage to provide extra energy?
Coffee!
What is the cure for osteoporosis?
There is no cure, but there are preventative steps a person can take to lower their risk and ways to make living with osteoporosis more bearable.