Quiz 20 Flashcards
What stage of Erikson’s: ego integrity Vs. a sense of despair
Late adulthood
biological - wear & tear theory
changes associated w/growing old are accelerated by wear & tear on body
biological - genetic theory
proposes that aging is programmed by genes
psychological - disengagement theory
normal, inevitable process- natural withdraw from society
psychological - activity theory
the older person who is more active, with adjust well to aging
psychological - continuity theory
maintaining of activity level for aging individual
physical characteristics of late adulthood
-diminished bone density
-kyphosis
-slow increase of body weight until 45-50
-loss of weight after age 50
In late adulthood what does their diet consist of?
=low in saturated fats & carbs but high in fiber
late adults need to maintain a daily intake minimum of _______ mL a day
1500
what fitness do late adults need to maintain?
cardiovascular
SATA: Risk factors for osteoporosis
- sedentary lifestyle
-aging
-excessive caffine
