Nutritional Requirements for Healthy Older People Quiz

Reduced physical activity can lead to an increase in ______ tissue

Male sedentary individuals require approximately ______ kcal of moderate energy intake

The carbohydrate requirement for older people ______ as they age

Impaired glucose intolerance can result in hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and type II ______ mellitus

Insulin sensitivity can be enhanced by balancing energy intake, managing weight, and engaging in regular ______

Older individuals should derive around 50 percent of their energy from ______

Protein is essential for maintaining skeletal tissue mass; inadequate protein intake can lead to a decrease in the store of ______

Older people may consume less protein due to decreased appetite and poor digestion, which can lead to edema, anemia, and low resistance to ______

Dementia and CVD may share risk factors like high intake of dietary total ______

Emphasis should be placed on reducing the intake of saturated fat and choosing mono or poly saturated fat sources to promote ______ health