Nutrition through the life cycles: Chapter 16, 17, 18 Lecture Review Questions

For each of the life cycles discussed in these chapters:

1. List four reasons for maintaining a nutritious diet.

2. Be able to discuss the physiological and psychological changes that happen.

3. Describe the consequences of (under) malnutrition.

4. Describe the consequences of (over) malnutrition.

5. What are the macronutrient changes that need to be addressed?

6. What are the micronutrient changes that need to be addressed?

7. What are the physical activity changes that need to be addressed?

8. What are some of the common problems/diseases that occur?

9. How are hormones involved in nutritional status?

10. How is the government involved in regulations that affect us?

11. How and why do humans age? Why do some individuals live to be 100 +?

12. What might be some obstacles for individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle?