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Nutition WK5 CH12
Nutrition for Adults: The Early, Middle, and Later Years
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Aging | total life process with biologic, nutritional, social, economic, psychological, and spiritual aspects. |
| Life expectancy | 78 years by 2010 74 years for men 81 years for women varies by group and income |
| Impact on Health | Disease prevention and health promotion – diet, exercise, vaccines, better food, screenings Weight management Diabetes management Shaping influences on adult growth and development |
| Physical growth | Reached in late teen years – by 18 yo Levels off in early adult years |
| Psychosocial | Young adults; Middle adults; Older adults |
| Young adults | (20 to 44 years) Independent, stressed |
| Middle adults | (45 to 64 years) Onset of chronic conditions |
| Older adults | (65 years and older) May have sense of wholeness and completeness, or may increasingly withdraw from life Stress level increasing d/t economy 65-74 - “Young old people” 75-84 - “Elderly” 85+ - “Old-Old people” |
| Senescence | the process or condition of growing old |
| BMR declines | average of 1% to 2% per decade A more rapid decline at age 40 years for men and 50 years for women Caused by gradual loss of functioning body cells and reduced physical activity |
| Health promotion and disease prevention | nurse's job Reduction of risk for chronic disease Nutritional status |
| Undernourishment risks: | Low appetite Loneliness Lack of money Dental problems, tooth loss Gastrointestinal problems, decreased secretions, decreased taste Dehydration, reduced thirst sensation |
| Assisted Feeding | Make no negative remarks about food being served. Identify the food being served. Allow at least three bites of each item before serving the next food. Allow time to chew and swallow – swallowing difficulty Give liquids throughout meal. |
| Chronic Diseases of Aging | D/T fat and sugar Heart disease Cancer Arthritis Diabetes Alzheimer’s disease – aluminum in anti-perspirants Renal disease |
| CDC Recommendations to Prevent Chronic Disease | Stop smoking Limit alcohol intake Be physically active Maintain healthy weight Diet low in fat and cholesterol |
| Medications That May Affect Nutritional Status | Blood pressure medications Antacids Anticoagulants Laxatives Diuretics Decongestants polypharmacy |
| polypharmacy | multiple meds taken for a variety of disorders; many interact w/ nutr. absorption; affect appetite |
| Congregate meals | low cost nutri. sound meals served in a sr center or other public facility |
| Commodity Supplemental Food Program | food assist. in form of food pkgs delivered to those over 60 considered poverty level |
| Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program | farmers mkts except food stamps |
| Meeting nutrition needs of adults, especially older adults can be a challenge and is influenced by: | Current and past social, economic, and psychological factors Biological process of aging Life expectancy |
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MarieG
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