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The differences between normal aging and successful aging in older adults, focusing on the impact of lifestyle choices on physiological changes. It also covers common health issues such as heart disease, stroke, inflammatory diseases, underweight, and gastrointestinal diseases, providing dietary interventions and treatments.
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Normal vs. Successful Aging _normal aging____ - physiologic and biochemical changes that occur over time; they increase in rate and severity with poor lifestyle choices. successful aging - the reduction (or postponement) of physical changes, which can be achieved by making healthy lifestyle choices. [View graph to see trend (including projected data) of aging U.S. population… This graph is different from the one I showed in Chapter 18’s lecture.] [View graph on Respondent-Assessed Health Status.] [View graph on Chronic Health Conditions.] Heart Disease (CVD) -Includes:
-It is the leading cause of death in older adults -According to NHANES III, ____________________________ have 1 or more modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (such as HT, high LDL-C, diabetes) -Older African Americans are ___________ more likely to have at least one of the three cardiovascular risk factors than the average American population. Dietary intervention for older adults with CVD:
Stroke
Area affected Possible Change Effect of change Treatment Esophageal- stomach juncture Weakened muscle GERD Eat upright Avoid foods that cause problems Weight loss if overweight Stomach Decreased acidity Decreased nutrient absorption (B12, folate, Calcium, Iron) Monitor status -treat with food or supplements Increased acidity (not as common with aging) Ulcers, maybe GERD Maybe antacids Drug therapy Decreased intrinsic factor B12 absorption Pernicious anemia (B12) -includes irreversible nerve damage Synthetic supplement Injections Atrophy, decreased enzyme production Decreased nutrient absorption Monitor status – treat as appropriate Intestine Increased motility Diarrhea, food intolerances Decreased nutrient absorption Avoid offending foods Maybe drug therapy Decreased motility (most common of the 2) Constipation Increased fiber, water, exercise Maybe drug therapy