Author Question: When designing a fitness routine that is intended to help muscles gain strength and size, what must ... (Read 87 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

When designing a fitness routine that is intended to help muscles gain strength and size, what must you consider?
a. You should work the same muscle group every day to strengthen it.
b. Aerobic activity will detract from muscle building.
c. Muscles need a day or two of rest to refuel and repair.
d. You only need to do stretching exercises before strength training.
e. You need 1.5-2.0 g of protein per kg body weight per day to gain muscle.

Question 2

List any 2 essential nutrients that are of special concern to the elderly population and what can be done to ensure that elderly individuals get enough of these nutrients.

Ptupou85 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

The elderly don't often get enough water in their diets. Their ability to detect thirst is reduced as they age and they may become confused or disoriented as a result of dehydration. Older adults should drink 9-11 cups of water each day.
Many elderly do not absorb vitamin B12 well as a result of a reduction in stomach acid and intrinsic factor that occurs with age. This can result in anemia and lethargy that could be mistaken for another condition. Some people may need to get injections of vitamin B12 or large doses of vitamin B12 by mouth to ensure adequate levels in the body. There are other nutrients that could be deficient in the elderly person's diet as well.