Adult Nutritional Requirements
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Adult Nutritional Requirements
Nutrition and physical activity play an immense role in contributing to the quality of life and the prevention of disease for all stages of life, especially in adulthood. Within the adulthood stage, this range can be further subdivided due to specific needs and requirements in more specific ranges. Energy intake as well as energy output must be balanced to maintain a healthy weight. Chronic lifestyle diseases such as osteoporosis and diabetes are prevalent at this stage of life which is often preventable by simply maintaining a proper diet and an active lifestyle. Learning, growth and development of the brain is crucial for proper cognitive function which allows autonomy in all stages of adulthood, especially in the elderly. It can be greatly affected by the consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and physical activity; this has been linked to reduced risks of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and increased cognitive function which is essential for learning. Obesity is the leading factor of many fatal diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoarthritis and joint pain, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and cancer.
In the Adult stage of life, a wide range of variance exists in the nutritional needs of people. This stage can be subdivided into 3 categories: young adulthood, middle-aged adulthood, and older adulthood. Sometimes nutrition is further subdivided for study and categorizing specific needs within a more specific range.
Adult Nutritional Needs
Adult nutritional needs change significantly from the ages of 20 through 90. The philosophy of eating a healthy diet and proper exercise apply to any age. “Changes in body composition alterations in body composition and metabolic abnormalities accompany ageing. However, if food...