Late adulthood

• What does it mean in late adulthood if the muscle mass decreases in our body?

  becomes more difficult to do physical exercise and the person can gain body fat if their diet doesn't change
• How can adults in late adulthood take care of their energy intake?

  reduce saturated fats to prevent effects like cardiovascular disease
• What 2 senses may change in late adulthood?

  taste and smell
• How can we improve the experience of late adults to make their meals more appealing to their continuous loss of taste and smell?

  adapt meals to make them appealing and interesting
• What 5 nutrients are most important for people in late adulthood to consume in their diet?

  calcium, vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Fibre, and Vitamin A
• What is the importance of calcium in late adulthood?

  to help stop bones from becoming weak and reduce the risk of the development of bone related diseases
• What are some sources of calcium for late adulthood people?

  milk, yoghurt, kale, sardines
• Why is vitamin D important in late adulthood?

  to help stop bones from becoming weak and reduce the risk of the development of bone diseases
• What are some sources of vitamin D for late adulthood?

  sunlight but based on diet tuna, salmon, mackerel
• What is the importance of vitamin B12 in late adulthood?

  to keep the brain healthy and prevent memory loss
• What are some sources of vitamin B12 in late adulthood?

  milk, fish, beef
• What is the importance of fibre in late adulthood?

  to help prevent constipation as the digestive system weakens
• What are some sources of fibre for people in late adulthood?

  lentils, wholemeal bread
• Why is vitamin A important in late adulthood?

  to help maintain a good eyesight
• What are some sources of vitamin A for late adulthood people?

  liver, scrambled eggs
• Why would vitamin supplements be useful for a diet of a late adult?

  because it fills the gap of their diet of what they don't have