Early/middle adulthood

• what does it mean for an adult in their early/middle adulthood if development stops to their diet?

  that they should focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Which gender in early adulthood require more calories

  men
• Why do men require more calories in early adulthood in their diet?

  because they have more lean muscles

  also generally taller and larger than women
• What is Basal metabolic rate (BMR)?

  the minimum energy needed for a person to function
• What happens to the basal metabolic rate (BMR) for early/middle adulthood?

  slows down as adults reach middle age
• What should be ensured if the BMR slows down in middle adulthood (about the adult's diet)?

  to balance energy intake with energy burned to prevent excessive weight gain
• What mineral is important for adult women who lose it on their periods?

  Iron
• What nutrients are important to reduce the risk of bone diseases in later life for early/middle aged adults?

  Calcium and Vitamin D
• How many glasses a day should adults aim to drink to keep hydrated?

  6-8 glasses
• When can women lose bone strength quickly?

  after the menopause in their 40s and 50s