Nutrition chapter 17

Over 85 years

What is the fastest growing age group in the US

79

What is the average life expectancy in the US today

Lose bone and muscle and gain body fat

In general, older people tend to ______

UTI and pressure ulcers

Dehydrated older adults seem to be more susceptible to _____

Dysphagia

When someone has difficulty swallowing, they have _____

Six

What is the minimum cups of water elderly people should be drinking a day to prevent dehydration

B12

Older adults with atrophic gastritis are vulnerable to deficiency of which nutrient

Cataracts

What refers to the clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness

Eyes

What organ is affected by macular degeneration, a common condition for older people

Osteoarthritis

What type of arthritis most commonly disables older people

Gout

What form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

Fish with omega 3

What food has been shown to reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis

Maintaining appropriate body weight

What is an important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer’s disease

Meal provides for groups in a community setting

What is a congregate meal

Senior farmers market nutrition program

What is the name of the program that provides low income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community supported farmers markets

Sodium

Antibiotics and antacids often contain large amounts of _____

Quality of life

A person’s perceived physical and mental well being is referred to as _______

Chronological age

The age in years from the date of birth is the ______

Stress

______ is a general term referring to any threat to a person’s well being

Arthritis

______ is inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes

Acetylcholine

What substance is essential to memory