middle adulthood #1

without some changes in diet and acivity level the average person will gain

10-20 pounds through out middle age

middle aduthoos

40-65

middle aged adults need

7-9 hours of sleep

many adults feel stiffnes in their

bones

Osteoporosis

calcuim difciency. causes bones to become brittle and less dense

menopause

can no longer produce

during climacteric men and women may experience

change in mood and emotions

presbyopia

common due to the lack of elasticity of the lens of the eye. which results in a slow decrease in ability to focus on nearby objects

getting plenty of physical activity can also stimulate the immune system to

counter act potential risks of disease while promoting good health

as muscle mass and bone density decrease so does

muscle strength

the first stage of reduced fertility is called

permenopause

climacteric

reproductive capacity declines or is lost for both men and women

scarponia

the loss of muscle mas and strength

the loss of vision or sharpness

visual acuity