Key Nutrients
Nutrient that helps to maintain bone structure and health
What is calcium
Diease that affect bone strength
What is osteoporosis?
Why is it difficult to consume a variety of different protein sources when you are above 50+
What is a lack of desire to try new foods? elders are often set in there ways with foods they feel should/Shouldnt consume
Why is it harder for elders to shop at the age of 50+?
what is lack of mobility, less income, life style changes
Explain 3 functions of water in the body
- Aides digestion and metabolism
- Prevents dehydration
- Helps regulate body temperature
An essential nutrient most commonly found in fish and other seafood
What is Omega 3
Not eating enough calories
What is calorie deficit
This food group provides your body with calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
What is dairy?
Elders tend to not care about what they eat anymore as they get older, Why?
What is old age? As elders get older, they stop caring about what they consume as they feel they are just going to die, so it shouldn't matter
Rice belongs in what food group
What is grain?
How to maintain muscle mass and high immune functions
What is protein?
Eating too much sugar at any age can result in???
What is type 2 diabetes?
Which 2 groups of vegetables are best for seniors? (By color)
What is dark green and orange vegetables
No longer wanting to eat, not as enjoyable
What is lack of appetite
Define nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism— specifically how the body metabolizes food for energy
Vitaman C is important because...
What helps improve the immune system
This type of fat lowers your good cholesterol and increases your bad cholesterol.
What is trans fat?
Helps remove waste
What is fibre?
Tend to decline with age. Foods may not ____and ____ the same causing lower food intake.
What is taste and smell?
These provide all 9 essential amino acids
What is meat?
Nutrient that increases RBC count and preserves nerve function
What is B12?
Not being active, overweight, and old age can cause???
What is high blood pressure
Name the 4 food groups
What is Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, and Meat and Alternatives?
Retirement and loss of family and friends can lead to loneliness.
What fruit is made of 25% air?
What is Apples?