Grodner Chapter 10

What is the recommended calcium intake for teens?

1300 mg

Who is at the greatest risk for calcium deficiency among adolescents?

Adolescent girls who play sports

Recall the recommendations to ensure children receive adequate nutrients

Decreasing high fat foods, teaching them proper ways to eat, responding with what you want them to do not responding with what you want them to reduce.

What are the risk factors for iron-deficiency anemia in school-age and adolescent children?

Inadequate kcal intake, female athletes, poverty, malnutrition, and being African American, Hispanic, or Native American

How do taste buds change as adults age?

Decreases in the amount as adults age

What are the protein requirements for adult men?

58-63 grams

What are the protein requirements for adult women?

46-50 grams

How can lean body mass be maintained?

Through strength training and weight-bearing exercises

What are the iron needs for younger women?

18 mg/day due to iron loss through menstruation

What are the iron needs for older women?

8 mg/day because iron loss stops after menopause

What are the signs and symptoms of dehydration in older adults?

Thirst, dry mouth, unexplained tiredness, confusion, and weakness

What is the greatest dietary concern for older adults?

Maintaining adequate nutritional status, especially for adults over 80 years

How do hunger cues relate to body weight in older adults?

Older adults may experience decreased appetite and altered hunger cues due to chronic disease, medications, and GI changes

What are hunger cues?

Physical and emotional signs that the body is ready to eat, such as a rumbling stomach, irritability, and low energy

What is the SNAP program?

A federally supported food assistance program that helps eligible individuals, including older adults, obtain groceries

What is a recommended approach to encourage children to eat healthier?

Respond with positive suggestions, such as 'Increase your fruits & vegetables' instead of saying what to reduce

What is the relationship between Vitamin D needs and aging?

The need for Vitamin D increases in older adults due to reduced synthesis and low serum levels related to poor immune function