How do age-related changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract affect nutritional status in older adults?
Q. 2Discuss the various changes taking place in males and females during adolescence.
Q. 3What are some of the ways to encourage healthy eating among children?
Q. 4Discuss the short- and long-term health and social consequences of childhood obesity in America.
Q. 5Fish consumption is encouraged during pregnancy because of the importance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid, in:
A) the development of the fetal brain.
B) aiding premature birth.
C) the formation of the zygote.
D) increasing the gestation length.
Q. 6Changes in body composition differ considerably between females and males after puberty. Males experience:
A) a decrease in percentage of lean mass and a relative increase in fat mass.
B) an increase in percentage of lean mass and a relative decrease in fat mass.
C) a decrease in both fat mass and lean mass.
D) an increase in both fat mass and lean mass.
Q. 7A decreased metabolism in an aging adult is attributed to physiological changes in the:
A) nervous system.
B) respiratory system.
C) gastrointestinal system.
D) musculoskeletal system.
Quick Reply
