Health concerns common to old age.

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1. Summarize the nutrient needs of older adults and discuss some of the nutrition-related health concerns common to old age.

2. How do nutritional needs change as adolescents age and move towards adulthood?

3. Describe school-aged children’s nutrient needs and discuss some of the nutrition-related issues they face, including childhood obesity. (Ages 4-8)

Option #1 -Discussion Assignment:

  1. What is the endocrine disorder in this individual?
  2. Is the patient’s delayed onset of puberty a primary or secondary disorder? Why?
  3. Why is HCG used in the treatment?
  4. Both FSH and HCG are needed in the treatment. Explain Why