Chapter

Young Adulthood

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Young Adulthood

   "Young adulthood is the period from ages nineteen to thirty years. It is a stable time compared to childhood and adolescence. Physical growth has been completed and all of the organs and body systems

2. Macronutrients

   "Young men typically have higher nutrient needs than young women. For ages nineteen to thirty, the energy requirements for women are 1,800 to 2,400 calories, and 2,400 to 3,000 calories for men, depen

3. Micronutrients

   "Micronutrient needs in adults differ slightly according to sex. Young men and women who are very athletic and perspire a great deal also require extra sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Males require

4. Health Concerns

   "There are a number of intake recommendations for young adults. According to the IOM, an adequate intake of fluids for men is 3.7 liters per day, from both food and liquids. The adequate intake for wo