NUTR 2050 Study Guide - Final Guide: Physical Activity Level, Basal Metabolic Rate, Subcutaneous Tissue
8 Dec 2016
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Planning, buying and preparing food may be newly developing skills. May have renewed interest in nutrition for the kids sake. Managing schedules and meals becomes a challenge. Juggle roles of caring for children and aging parents, while maintaining career. Health concerns are frequently added: chronic disease, managing identified risk factors to prevent disease. More leisure time greater attention to physical activity and nutrition. Food choices and lifestyle factors, especially for those with chronic disease. Bone density continues until 30 years of age. Decline in size and mass of muscle and increase in body fat. Hormonal changes in women: decline of estrogen menopause, increase in abdominal fat, increase in risk of cardiovascular disease and accelerated loss of bone mass. Hormonal changes in men: gradual decline in testosterone level and muscle mass. Between ages 20-64health and wellness greatly influenced by: diet, physical activity level, body weight, smoking. Goes from 45% normal weight to 21%
