which of the following are lifestyle choices that have a direct impact on the aging process
diet
smoking
exercise
which of the following are physical symptoms related to withdrawal from alcohol? select all that apply
- insomnia
- nausea and vomiting
- seizures
successful aging
describes physical and psychological function declines that occur only because one grows older
what are some effects of low vitamin E intake
- cataracts
- accelerated aging
- decline in physical abilities
adulthood
is the longest stage of the life cycle. it begins when an adolescent completes his or her physical growth
migraine headache
a severe intense and recurring throbbing pain affecting one or both sides of the head
match the physiological change seen with aging with a recommendation for maintaining good nutritional health
decreased appetite - use supplemental nutritional drinks such as boost and ensure plus
decreased sense of taste and smell - vary colors and textures of foods
decreased sense of thirst - be alert for signs of dehydration
decreased stomach acidity - include
foods to avoid in older adults with poor dentition include
- meat
- crunchy fruits and vegetables
for women heavy drinking refers to consuming more than 3 drinks in one day or more than 7 drinks in one week
3; 7
an alcohol use disorder is
a psychiatric disorder with mental and physical effects
to preserve bone mass, older adults should
- consume adequate calcium and vitamin D
- avoid smoking
- limit alcohol intake to 1 drink per day
life expectancy
is the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year
which of the following are characteristics of Alzheimer's disease?
- changes in mood or behavior
- decreased ability to remember, reason, and comprehend
- irreversible disease process
match the chronic disease with its most likely effect on nutritional status
obesity, heart disease, and osteoporosis = impair physical mobility to the extent that a person cannot shop or prepare food
hypertension = may indicate a need for lower sodium
diabetes = alters the body's ability to utilize glucose
high ___ intake can lead to obesity, heart disease, and certain cancers
fat
decreases in stomach acid production can affect ____ status
vitamin b12
iron
usual aging
typical changes include increasing body fat, decreasing lean mass, rising blood pressure, declining bone mass, development of chronic diseases - these do not have to be the norm!
match the disease with the correct description
Parkinson's disease = a motor system disorder that results from a loss of dopamine-producing brain cells
Creutzfeldt-Jaccob disease = a rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder
Multiple sclerosis = caused by disruption between the brain and oth
match the recommended response to its corresponding physiological change
use meal replacement products = appetite decreases with age
seek non-dairy calcium = lactase production decreases with age
wear sunglasses in sunny conditions = sense of vision declines with age
perform regular physical activity = lean body mass decreases
match the physiological sign of aging with the best way to prevent its effect on nutrition
decreased bowel function - meet fluid needs
decreased liver function - consume alcohol in moderation
decreased lung function - perform regular physical activity
decreased bone mass - meet requirements for protein, vitamin D, and calcium