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What impact will the rising number of older adults?

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The number of people who are more than 8...

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A diet high in saturated fat and low in antioxidants and fiber can _________ the aging process.

A) reduce
B) accelerate
C) minimally neutralize
D) stop

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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For older adults, a low- fat animal protein diet which contains a variety of nutrient- dense fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants and phytochemicals that help protect cells against free radicals.

Green, leafy vegetables; blueberries, cherries, and raspberries may decrease the risk of cataracts.

Which controllable risk factors are associated with hypertension?

To normalize blood pressure levels, older adults need to be

Which federal nutrition programs are designed to meet the needs of older adults?

Poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are_________older Americans' risk for chronic disease and premature death.

For older adults, a protein- rich diet should include lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, legumes, seeds, nuts, and soy products.

Alicia's mother and grandmother have both been diagnosed with osteoporosis, so Alicia needs to eat more sodium- rich foods, begin a swimming program.

Older adults should strive to reach their

Vitamins A, D, and B12 and the minerals iron, zinc, and calcium are

Brain function may slow because of an age- related decline in the levels of neurotransmitters and in blood

Osteoporosis, macular degeneration, cataracts, and Alzheimer's disease can be treated by

Grandma Moses lives alone in rural Florida, has arthritis, is often depressed and lives alone since her husband died ten years ago. She never learned to drive. Which program would you recommend for her?

Older adults who drive and do not have enough money for food would benefit from

Slowed peristalsis can lead to constipation, gas, and bloating.

Persons who limit sodium consumption to no more than 2,400 mg daily; consuming a heart- healthy diet that is abundant in fruits, vegetables, and low- fat dairy products with 58% carbohydrate, 15% protein, and 27% fat; maintain a normal, healthy body mass; participating inbrisk walking for 30 minutes per day most days of the week; and drink no alcohol are likely to have normal blood pressure levels.

Nearly half of Americans age 65 and older report having been diagnosed with

Describe the main difference between chronologic and physiological age.