... deteriorate from constant wear and pressure. Finally, the liver filters toxins from the blood less efficiently. These are not all of the changes to the body that are brought about by aging, but these are the major ones. There is hope in modern medicine, though. Through the use of new technologies and drugs some of these changes can be slowed or prevented. SKIN ... body weight 1g/kg body weight Acute and chronic diseases increases protein requirements Carbohydrate 55-60% of total calories/day 55-60% of total calories/day Fat 30% of total calories/day 30% of total calories/day Healthy elder...

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... . Impaired Respiratory Function 22. Infections Following Wounds 23. Infertility 24. Liver Disease 25. Low Back Pain 26. Obstetric and Gynecological Complications 27. Pain 28. Sever Acute Biliary and Alcoholic Pancreatitis 29. Sleep Apnea 30. Stroke 31. Surgical Complications 32. Traumatic Injuries to Teeth 33. Type 2 Diabetes 34. Urinary Stress Incontinence All of the major causes of early death; ... heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension are all caused by an excess of body fat. (Roby). Not only does obesity bring about physical pains, but a pain in the wallets of employers, w...

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