Adulthood Lecture

Question 1

Age of adults

Answer 1

21-50 yo

Question 2

_____ onset of adults may vary

Answer 2

physiological onset

Question 3

Adulthood is the period of life when one attains full ____ and ____ leading to _____

Answer 3

-growth & maturity
-most productive phase

Question 4

In adulthood, ______ processes start while ______ processes slows down

Answer 4

-catabolic
-anabolic

Question 5

organ functions in adulthood start to become

Answer 5

slow, steady decline

Question 6

4 characteristics of adulthood

(LHW -> HR)

Answer 6

1. lower PA
2. higher food intake with poor food selection
3. work-and lifestyle-related stresses

all leading to

4. higher risks of chronic degenerative diseases

Question 7

2 needed carbohydrate intake for adults

Answer 7

1. 55-70% TEA
2. higher intake of complex CHO and Fiber

Question 8

3 needed fat intake for adults

Answer 8

1. 20-30% TEA
2. Regulate amount & kind of fat
3. higher intake of PUFA

Question 9

Rationale for fat and carbohydrate intake of adults

(2 items)

Answer 9

1. Maintain DBW
2. Avoid risks/diseases associated with weight gain

Question 10

Iron is needed especially by

Answer 10

Women aged 20-39 yo

Question 11

Rational for iron intake of women

(2 items)

Answer 11

1. iron loss during menstruation
2. Adequate vit C enhances Fe absorption

Question 12

Calcium is needed by women due to

Answer 12

Delay decrease in bone
mass after menopause

Question 13

Rational for calcium intake of women

(2 items)

Answer 13

1. Long-term prevention of
   osteoporosis
2. Estrogen sensitizes
   intestines to absorb Ca++
   better

Question 14

Nutrition Goal of adults

(2 items)

Answer 14

• achieve and maintain DBW
• average adult gains ~7 kg per decade

Question 15

Nutritional Management for adults

(3 items)

(RIA)

Answer 15

1. Regulated food intake with proper food choices
2. Involvement in physical activity
3. Application of stress-releasing/management activities

Question 16

Nutritional Management for Weight gain

(HCB)

(3 items)

Answer 16

1. higher PA
2. control kcal intake
3. behavior modification

Question 16

Nutritional Management for Alcohol consumption

(2 items)

Answer 16

1. avoid due to high risks for throat, neck, liver CA
2. find alternate ways of relieving stress

Question 17

Nutritional Management for Onset of chronic degenerative diseases
(HPN, DM, obesity, CVDs, etc)

(4 items)

(FELL)

Answer 17

1. Foster good eating habits
2. Engage in physical activities
3. Learn to manage stress
4. Learn to relax