- Chapter 17 A Closer Look The Role Of Nutrients In The Aging Process Thomas Is 75 Years Old However He Likes To Joke T 1 (55.28 KiB) Viewed 101 times
first three boxes options (POOR, GOOD) (60,45,75)
(45,60,75)
second section options (vitamin B12, protein, zinc,
Iron, Vitamin D, energy)
Chapter 17 A Closer Look: The Role of Nutrients in the Aging Process Thomas is 75 years old. However, he likes to joke that he doesn't feel that old and that he feels like he is still 45 years old. And at his last check-up, the doctor said that Thomas's blood lipids and blood pressure were excellent and resembled that of a healthy 45-year-old man. Based on this information, we know that Thomas's chronological age is while his physiological age is One might assume that Thomas has a quality of life. The needs for some nutrients increase or decrease during the aging process. Determine which nutrient's needs are being described in the table below. Needs decrease as muscle mass decreases Aging reduces the body's capacity to make it Atrophic gastritis may impair absorption Stores usually improve after menopause Inadequate intake may impair sense of taste Adequate intake supports a healthy immune system and prevents muscle wasting