Older Adult

how many weeks of training does it take for people in their 90's to get back into shape

8 weeks

Life expectancy

83-women 77-men

3 factors that affect physiological aging, in regards to nutrition are: (based on study)

abstinence/moderation in alcohol regular nutritious meals weight control

3 factors unrelated to nutrition that affect physiological aging

adequate sleep abstinence from smoking regular physical activity

what may interfere with inflammation by reducing oxidative stress in the joints?

antioxidants

incidence of alcoholism/alcohol abuse/problem drinking in Canada is

around 2-10%

rheumatoid arthritis

autoimmune disease where EPA may interfere with the activities of hormone-like chemicals involved in inflammation

What is alzheimers disease?

brain is littered with clumps of abnormal protein fragments that clog the brain and damage or kill certain nerve cells

Cataracts

clouding of the lens that impairs vision and leads to blindness

the dwindles symptoms

decreased physical ability to fxn diminished mental fxn malnutrition social withdrawal weight loss

elderly dehydration complications with athsma

dehydration thickens mucus in lungs-may block airways

Zinc deficiencies

depress the appetite and blunt sense of taste

what combo deficiency along with vitamin B12 can prevent some loss of mental ability in elderly

folate, vitamin B5

Nutrient needs become more individual with age and depend on

genetics and medical history

few people inform their physicians of usage of what substance?

herbs

in older people involuntary weight loss should be looked at when

immediately

Medication affects may

interact with nutrients depress apetite alter taste perception

what is the organ that is mostly effected in older people if they have too much protein

kidneys

dehydration kidney effect on older people

kidneys become less efficient at recapturing water before it is lost as urine-constipation and bladder problems

chronic laxatives can

lead to malnutrition

Before adopting nutrition behaviours to enhance your health in old age, you must first accept the fact that you are aging annnnd

learn what negative/positive views you have about aging what are your expectations for your aging self

precursors to overuse of alcohol

loneliness, isolation, and depression

what is the leading cause of blindness in those over 60

macular degeneration

life span

max number of years of life attainable by a member of a species

defining symptoms of memory and reasoning powers

may be accompanied by the loss of the ability to communicate, physical capabilities, anxiety, delusions, depression, inappropriate behaviours, irritability, sleep disturbance, loss of life

Osteoarthritis

more common than rheumatoid arthritis ends of healthy bones are protected by small sacs of fluids that act as lubricants and arthritis causes the sacs to erode, cartilage and bone to disintegrate, and joints to become malformed and painful to move

physically active older adults have

more flexibility and greater endurance, more lean body mass, better balance, better blood flow to the brain, a stronger immune system, fewer falls/breaks, fewer symptoms of arthritis, better overall health, ability to live longer

Calcium deficiency aid

multivitamin/mulitmineral supplement at a low dose

what can people in their 90's get back if they train within 8 weeks?

muscle mass, regain/improve balance/walking steps/independence

difference in protein needs between older people and younger adults

none

Vitamin A special characteristic

only Vitamin whose absorption increases with age

a free-radical hypothesis blames what on physiological deterioration associated with aging?

oxidative stress

the dwindles

physical activity and diet appose a destructive spiral of sedentary behaviour, mental, and physical losses

what is the greying of north america

since 1950 the population over age 65 doubled people over 85 years old are the fasting growing age group people reaching and exceeding 100 years have doubled in the last decade

You have little room for low nutrient density food after the age of 50 such as

sugars, fats, alcohols

people over 65 take about how much of all medications sold in North America?

1/4

human life span

130years

best health and lowest risk of death for people over 70 have a BMI of

25-32 p.s younger are 18.5-25

most elderly do not obtain the recommended daily grams of fibre. What is this recommendation

25<grams

osteoarthritis effects how many adults

40%

What daily vitamin supplement is recommended over the age of 50?

400IU of Vitamin D

after about 50 the intake recommendation assumes what percentage reduction in energy per decade

5%

percentage of those under 50 with cataracts

5%

Vitamin B12 age where they lost the ability to produce sufficient stomach acid to make the protein bound form of B12

50

percentage of people at 65 with cataracts

50%

Alzheimers affects about how many canadians?

500,000 over 65

Vitamin D recommendation increases after what age?

70

what percentage of a persons life expectancy may depend on individual health-related behaviours?

70-80%

Alzheimers is expected to develop amongst how many canadians in 2031

750,000

vitamins that are important for protecting against cataracts

C and E

Federal programs that help provide for people

Canada pension old age security Meals on Wheels Seniors Association

Predictors of Malnutrition in the elderly

D-disease E-eating poorly T-Tooth loss or oral pain E-economic hardship R-reduced social contact M-Multiple medications I-Involuntary weight gain/loss N-need of assistance with self-care E-elderly person older than 80 years

what may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

Vitamin D

what may worsen the rheumatoid arthritis

vit c