EHS 320 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Vitamin D Deficiency, B Vitamins, Aspirin
30 May 2017
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Higher intake of b6 due to decreased functionality. Consume food fortified with b12 to increase its bioavailability. The recommended intakes of vitamin c and e do not increase. The ai is twice as much for adults age 51 to 70, and three times as much for people over 70. A problem due to decreased intake and absorption in older adults. Iron-deficiency anemia does occur, especially in the elderly. The incidence of obesity has increased in older age groups. After age 60, extreme thinness and unintentional weight loss are important health risks. May be responsible for some of the decrease in lean body mass, increase in fat mass, and bone loss. Physical disabilities such as arthritis, osteoporosis and its associated fractures. Dementia, caused by many conditions, including alzheimer"s disease. Low levels of vitamins b12 and e may also affect mental function in the elderly.
