ADULTHOOD

Nutrition and Diet Therapy

Presented by:
Group 5
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It is the period of life when one has

attained full growth and maturity
(between 21 and 50 years of age).
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It includes maintenance of the desirable

body weight. To prevent overweight and
obesity, it is recommended that the daily
caloric allowances be reduced with
increasing age.
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A decrease of 3% is suggested by FAO

for each decade of 30 to 39 years and 40
to 49 years because the resting
metabolic rate declines brought about
by the loss of lean body mass.
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Physical activities may also be curtailed.

Men in occupations requiring light
activity are found to have fairly constant
activity patterns between ages 20 and
45.
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Energy Expenditure and Food Intake of

Healthy Adult
Male:
Average Weight: 56 kg
Average Energy Expenditure:
2,580 kcal/day (46 kcal/kg)
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Energy Expenditure and Food Intake of

Healthy Adult
Female:
Average Weight: 48 kg
Average Energy Expenditure:
1,920 kcal/day (40 kcal/kg)
But the characteristics of a reference woman
are the same as those of the reference man
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Between the 56-kg reference man

and 48-kg reference woman, the energy-
protein, thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic
acid, and iron allowances differ.

Protein – 12% energy intake for adults

with 1.2g/kg body weight
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Vitamin C – enhances the absorption of
iron
- adequate intake of 70 mg
for women and 75 mg for
men
- it helps to alleviate the 27%
prevalence of anemia
among adult non-
pregnant, non-lactating
women; 15% for men
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Vitamin D – adequate vitamin D from the
diet and exposure of the
skin to sunlight is
recommended by nutrition
experts.
- 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium
- exercise as muscle pull
influences the calcium
content of the bone.
Feeding the Adult

The following guidelines must be

observed by adult men and women to
stay healthy:

1. Eat a variety of foods.

2. Maintain the ideal weight.

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3. Avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and

cholesterol.

4. Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber.

5. Avoid too much sugar.

6. Avoid too much sodium.

7. Drink alcohol moderately.

 Daily Food Guide for a Healthy
Adult
Food Groups Recommended Services

Rice and Rice and 5 1/2 – 8 cups, cooked

Alternatives Others 1 cup cooked rice = 4 pcs pan
de sal (about 17 g each)
4 slices loaf bread (17 g each)
1 pack or 60 g instant noodles
1 cup cooked macaroni or
spaghetti
1 small-sized root crop (e.g.
kamote) 180 g or 1 cup cooked,
diced at least 3 times a week

Source: FNRI-DOST, 2002

 Daily Food Guide for a Healthy
Adult
Food Groups Recommended Services
Fish/Meat/Poultry/ 2 ¾-3 servings
Dried beans/Nuts 1 serving cooked meat = 30 g or about 3
cm cube
Fish: 2 pcs, medium-sized (55-60 g), about
16 cm long
1 ½ cups cooked dried beans/nuts
preferably taken 3 times a week
Meat and Egg 1 piece, medium size
alternatives 3-4 times a week

Milk 1 glass whole milk, (240 mL)

1 glass whole milk, (240 mL) is equivalent
to 4 tbsp of powdered whole milk or ½ cup
evaporated milk diluted in water to make
one glass of milk
Source: FNRI-DOST, 2002
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Adult
Food Groups Recommended Services
Green, leafy, and ¾ cup, cooked
yellow vegetables
Vegetables
Others ¾ cup, cooked

Vitamin C-rich 1 medium-sized fruit or 1 slice of a big fruit

Fruits fruits
Others 1 medium-sized fruit or slice of a big fruit

Fats and 6-8 teaspoons

Oils
Sugar 5-8 teaspoons

Water and 6-8 glasses (240 mL)

Beverages
Source: FNRI-DOST, 2002
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Osteoporosis – a silent enemy.
- a bone disease that
leads to an increased
risk of fracture.
- the spine may compress,
then later collapse
causing dowager’s
hump.
Note: It is less common in men than in women
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Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis
At Risk:
- Smokers and drinkers
Women at risk:
- thin, small-boned women
- with a family history of the disease.
- whose ovaries were removed at an
early age.
- sedentary women
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Osteoporosis
For proper bone mass to be maintained,
bones must be stressed as they are exercised.
- 30 minutes of exercise for 3-6 times a
week.
- Calcium supplements if the diet is not
rich in foods containing calcium
such as milk and dairy products,
spinach, and broccoli.
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Cancer – a serious disease caused by

cells that are not normal and
that can spread to one or many
parts of the body.
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Cancer
The American Cancer Society has gathered
evidences that diet and cancer are related. These
are the recommended foods to fend off cancer:
1. Cancer of the larynx and esophagus
- Carotene, a form of vit. A present in
cantaloupes, peaches, broccoli, spinach, all dark-
green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, carrots,
pumpkin, winter squash, tomatoes, citrus fruits,
and Brussels sprouts.
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2. GI and respiratory tract cancer
- Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and
cauliflower.

3. Colorectal cancer
- Fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain cereals
such as oatmeal, bran, and meat.
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Cancer
4. Foods high in fats, salt, or nitrite-cured
foods like ham and fish, and types of
sausages smoked by traditional
methods should be eaten in
moderation.
5. Milk, especially 2-3 cups of vitamin D
fortified skim milk a day, may help ward
off colon cancer.
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6. Cabbage prevents cancer. In fact, all
vegetables which fall into a group of
plants known as cruciferae have an
anti-cancer effect.
Examples:
cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, mustard and collard
greens, watercress, kohlrabi, turnip,
rutabaga, and radish.
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Cancer

7. Drink moderate amounts of alcoholic

beverages.
“To keep the body in good
health is a duty… otherwise we
shall not be able to keep our
mind strong and clear.”
- Buddha

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