HLSC 318 Ch 17 life cycle

Explain “physiological” versus “chronological” age

physiological refers to health status

chronoligical refers to age

Food intake makes up _% of normal energy intake

70

________ is the loss of muscle

Sarcopenia

Atrophic gastritis?

Inflamed stomach, decreased intrinsic factor and HCl acid, decreased B12

Dysphagia?

difficulty swallowing

intestinal walls lose strength and mobility slows

constipation

Malnutrition most likely to affect those _______

living alone

Energy needs decline with age. On average by __% each decade

5

Sufficient _______ intake protects against protein being used as energy

carbohydrate

Polyunsaturated fat provides valuable
nutrients. Saturated fats increase the risk of
________

atherosclerosis

Low vitamin D with aging can cause ___ and ___

osteoporosis and dementia

Deterioration of cartilage in the joints

osteoarthritis

Immune system destroys bone and cartilage

Rheumatoid arthritis

Deposits of uric acid in joints

Gout

Dementia Affects __ percent of adults over 70

15

___ Nutrition Program
provides group meals in a
social setting

OAA

Examples of Foods with a High Tyramine Content

aged cheese

aged meats

beer

fermented veggies

helps brain and nervous system