DIG Exam 3 ILA Elderly Sos

_____ _____ consumes the largest part of energy in the body

Skeletal musculature

With age, skeletal musculature ____ (sarcopenia) and the percentage of fat tissue ______

decreases; increases

Loss of muscle is responsible for age-related ______ in basal metabolic rate

decreases

With age energy requirements ______ and if food consumption remains the same abdominal fat ________

decreases; accumulates

Glucose tolerance _______ with age

decreases

Muscle loss with age requires _______ diet protein and weight resistance activity

increased

The immune system _______ in function with age allowing for

• Increased infections

• Reduced responses to vaccinations

• Increased chronic infections

• Decreased ability to fight cancers

declines

Bone marrow function decline also allows for _______ anemia

increased

Calcium and Vitamin D

Vitamin B12 (many adults over 50 are deficient)

Fiber

Potassium

Special nutrients increased needs in older age

Increased needs to maintain bone health

• Dark green leafy vegetables

• Canned fish with soft bones

• Milk

• Cereals

• Supplements

Calcium and vitamin D

Cereal

Lean meat and fish

Vitamin B12

Fruits and vegetables

Fiber and potassium