Exam 13: Nutrition During Adulthood

Clients who treat arthritis symptoms with regular aspirin use may need additional _____.

Growth is usually complete by the age of _____.

Estrogen loss that occurs after menopause contributes to osteoporosis.

Mary asks you about food sources for calcium.

At what age does bone loss usually begin?

After age 65, it may be advisable to modify one's daily protein intake to _____ g per kilogram of body weight.

Because they (it) can thin the blood, _____ should not be taken at the same time as blood clot-reducing medications.

Which mineral is needed in higher quantities by women throughout the childbearing years?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for poor nutrition in an elderly person?

Why is osteoporosis more common in women than in men? Include comparison between men and women and the consumption of calcium.

Middle-aged people may tire more easily than they did when they were younger. Therefore, they may get less sleep than when they were younger.

Osteoporosis is becoming a common occurrence in the young to middle adulthood age groups. A healthy diet is very important in the care of this condition. A diet rich in what nutrients is thought to help prevent osteoporosis?

As the body ages, what tends to occur?

In general, people who are concerned about nutrition should make changes in food sources of several substances. List those.

List conditions that an inadequate fluid intake may cause.

Louise's lack of appetite may lead to a medical condition associated with a lack of protein, as well as deficiencies in other nutrients. Discuss this.

How much calcium does Mary need to take in per day?

List assessment data to determine defining characteristics for validating the nursing problem.

One pound of weight gain equals how many calories?

Most Americans ingest _____ the amount of salt needed each day.