Osteoporosis ("porous bones"‚ from Greek: οστούν/ostoun meaning "bone" and πόρος/poros meaning "pore") is a progressive bone disease that is characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density which can lead to an increased risk of fracture.[1] In osteoporosis‚ the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced‚ bone microarchitecture deteriorates‚ and the amount and variety of proteins in bone are altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a bone mineral density of 2.5 standard
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metabolic control‚ both of which are influenced by the progressive age-related decline in muscle mass (sarcopenia) (10)‚ resistance training may represent an effective exercise alternative for older adults. Furthermore‚ several studies in older patients without diabetes have demonstrated that resistance training can improve muscular strength and may be an effective tool for the prevention of age-related sarcopenia (11–13). Due to the limited information on the role of resistance training for older patients
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Tobacco smoking is the practice of burning tobacco and inhaling the smoke (consisting of particle and gaseous phases). (A more broad definition may include simply taking tobacco smoke into the mouth‚ and then releasing it‚ as is done with tobacco pipes and cigars). The practice may have begun as early as 5000-3000 BC. Tobacco was introduced to Eurasia in the late 17th century where it followed common trade routes. The practice encountered criticism from its first import into the Western world onwards
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Todd’s Case Study What is Todd’s Body Mass Index (BMI)? 22 2. According to the BMI chart in Chapter 8 what category does Todd’s BMI fall in? Healthy 3. Which food item was the highest source of Protein per serving? 1 Cup of Soymilk 4. Which food had the highest source of Carbohydrates? Whole-wheat Pita 5. Which food provided the best source of fiber? 8 oz. Vegan Chili 6. What advantage is it to have a diet high in soluble fiber? It helps
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Malnutrition Introduction Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins‚ minerals‚ and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function. Undernutrition Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. Undernutrition is a consequence of consuming too few essential nutrients or using or excreting them more rapidly than they can be replaced. Overnutrition In the United States‚ nutritional
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1 The Role of Tai Chi Exercise in Promoting Health Benefits for Older Persons Fuzhong Li‚ Ph.D.‚ Oregon Research Institute Tai Chi‚ or Taijiquan to be exact‚ originated in China about 300 hundreds years ago (China Sports‚ 1980) and began as a form of martial arts like boxing. It has continued to evolve from being originally used as a combative and self-defense form to a health-enhancing exercise‚ practiced by individuals of all ages to maintain health and prevent disease. As an alternative exercise
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Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced‚ bone microarchitecture is disrupted‚ and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in women as a bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass (20-year-old healthy female average) as measured by DXA; the term "established osteoporosis" includes
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> The Myth of Senility Myth: Older persons "naturally" grow more confused and child-like‚ become forgetful‚ and lose contact with reality. They become "senile". Reality: Senility is an outdated term referring to abnormal deterioration in the mental functions of some older people‚ linking the process of growing old to symptoms of forgetfulness‚ confusion‚ and changes in behavior and personality. Such an image is false‚ stereotypical‚ and is neither a normal sign of aging nor even a disease.
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