Question 1

Which of the following does NOT exemplify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Balance food intake with energy expended in physical activity. 
B)  Choose a diet low in trans fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. 
C)  Eliminate salt and sodium from the diet. 
D)  Maintain a healthy body weight. 
A)  Balance food intake with energy expended in physical activity. 
B)  Choose a diet low in trans fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. 
C)  Eliminate salt and sodium from the diet. 
D)  Maintain a healthy body weight. C

Question 2

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidneys 
A)  Brain 
B)  Stomach 
C)  Liver 
D)  Kidneys C

Question 3

Meals provided by congregate or home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide ______ of the RDA or AI for nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)  100% 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-fourth 
D)  one-half 
A)  100% 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-fourth 
D)  one-half B

Question 4

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will NOT significantly impact mental status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Striving for life-long learning 
B)  Exercising regularly 
C)  Eating a healthy diet 
D)  Taking nutrition supplements 
A)  Striving for life-long learning 
B)  Exercising regularly 
C)  Eating a healthy diet 
D)  Taking nutrition supplements

Question 5

Aging most likely is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  slow cell death. 
B)  acute death of an organ. 
C)  complete death of the immune system. 
D)  slow cell multiplication. 
A)  slow cell death. 
B)  acute death of an organ. 
C)  complete death of the immune system. 
D)  slow cell multiplication.

Question 6

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  eat 30 grams of fiber per day. 
B)  drink more fluid. 
C)  use mineral oil routinely and liberally. 
D)  eat more whole grains. 
A)  eat 30 grams of fiber per day. 
B)  drink more fluid. 
C)  use mineral oil routinely and liberally. 
D)  eat more whole grains.

Question 7

Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  regular physical activity. 
B)  limiting sun exposure. 
C)  eating fish two times per week. 
D)  limiting intake of saturated and trans fat. 
A)  regular physical activity. 
B)  limiting sun exposure. 
C)  eating fish two times per week. 
D)  limiting intake of saturated and trans fat.

Question 8

Among the older population, the fastest growing age group is

Accepted Answer

A)  60 to 65. 
B)  65 to 75. 
C)  75 to 80. 
D)  85 and older. 
A)  60 to 65. 
B)  65 to 75. 
C)  75 to 80. 
D)  85 and older.

Question 9

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased taste sensitivity. 
B)  decreased mobility. 
C)  poor dentition. 
D)  production of melatonin. 
A)  decreased taste sensitivity. 
B)  decreased mobility. 
C)  poor dentition. 
D)  production of melatonin.

Question 10

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

Accepted Answer

A)  participation in a congregate meal program. 
B)  antidepressant medications. 
C)  bed rest. 
D)  low-dose aspirin. 
A)  participation in a congregate meal program. 
B)  antidepressant medications. 
C)  bed rest. 
D)  low-dose aspirin.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mediterranean diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abstinence from alcohol 
B)  Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables 
C)  Olive oil 
D)  Frequent consumption of fish 
A)  Abstinence from alcohol 
B)  Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables 
C)  Olive oil 
D)  Frequent consumption of fish

Question 12

Maude is losing her sense of taste and smell. Which of the following is true about her situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Taste and smell typically do not decrease with aging. 
B)  She will need to vary her diet and use more herbs and spices. 
C)  She will have to learn to accept that food will taste more bland. 
D)  She eventually will not be able to smell and taste food. 
A)  Taste and smell typically do not decrease with aging. 
B)  She will need to vary her diet and use more herbs and spices. 
C)  She will have to learn to accept that food will taste more bland. 
D)  She eventually will not be able to smell and taste food.

Question 13

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty-five 
B)  Thirty-five 
C)  Fifty 
D)  Sixty 
A)  Twenty-five 
B)  Thirty-five 
C)  Fifty 
D)  Sixty

Question 14

Currently, life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.

Accepted Answer

A)  78; 71 
B)  75; 75 
C)  78; 80 
D)  76; 81 
A)  78; 71 
B)  75; 75 
C)  78; 80 
D)  76; 81

Question 15

Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elderly individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion. 
B)  Elderly people rarely become dehydrated because the sense of thirst is enhanced as people age. 
C)  About 6 cups of fluid per day is a good goal for elderly people. 
D)  Diuretics do not affect the elderly person's fluid requirement. 
A)  Elderly individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion. 
B)  Elderly people rarely become dehydrated because the sense of thirst is enhanced as people age. 
C)  About 6 cups of fluid per day is a good goal for elderly people. 
D)  Diuretics do not affect the elderly person's fluid requirement.

Question 16

Gary takes a diuretic to control blood pressure, aspirin to prevent blood clots, and an antibiotic for a recent sinus infection. Which of these may affect his vitamin needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diuretic 
B)  Aspirin 
C)  Antibiotic 
D)  None of these 
A)  Diuretic 
B)  Aspirin 
C)  Antibiotic 
D)  None of these

Question 17

Life span refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year. 
B)  the maximum number of years humans live. 
C)  the promotion of longevity through healthful lifestyle changes. 
D)  the delay of the onset of disabilities caused by chronic disease. 
A)  the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year. 
B)  the maximum number of years humans live. 
C)  the promotion of longevity through healthful lifestyle changes. 
D)  the delay of the onset of disabilities caused by chronic disease.

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT decrease with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thirst 
B)  Lean tissue levels 
C)  Immune function 
D)  Fat stores 
A)  Thirst 
B)  Lean tissue levels 
C)  Immune function 
D)  Fat stores

Question 19

The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  low-fat dairy products. 
B)  a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  refined-grain breads and cereals. 
D)  lean sources of protein. 
A)  low-fat dairy products. 
B)  a variety of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  refined-grain breads and cereals. 
D)  lean sources of protein.

Question 20

The disease characterized by fatty infiltration of the liver and replacement of functioning liver cells with fibrous connective tissue is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn's disease. 
B)  hepatitis. 
C)  cirrhosis. 
D)  liver cancer. 
A)  Crohn's disease. 
B)  hepatitis. 
C)  cirrhosis. 
D)  liver cancer.

Which of the following does NOT exemplify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Meals provided by congregate or home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide ______ of the RDA or AI for nutrients.

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will NOT significantly impact mental status?

Aging most likely is the result of

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT

Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following EXCEPT

Among the older population, the fastest growing age group is

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mediterranean diet?

Maude is losing her sense of taste and smell. Which of the following is true about her situation?

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Currently, life expectancy in North America is about years for men and for women.

Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly?

Gary takes a diuretic to control blood pressure, aspirin to prevent blood clots, and an antibiotic for a recent sinus infection. Which of these may affect his vitamin needs?

Life span refers to

Which of the following does NOT decrease with aging?

The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT

The disease characterized by fatty infiltration of the liver and replacement of functioning liver cells with fibrous connective tissue is known as

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

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Exam 16: Nutrition During Adulthood

Which of the following does NOT exemplify the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Meals provided by congregate or home-delivered meal programs are designed to provide ______ of the RDA or AI for nutrients.

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining. Which of the following will NOT significantly impact mental status?

Aging most likely is the result of

Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT

Alzheimer's patients are likely to be helped by all of the following EXCEPT

Among the older population, the fastest growing age group is

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mediterranean diet?

Maude is losing her sense of taste and smell. Which of the following is true about her situation?

______ percent of the elderly population regularly take multiple prescription drugs.

Currently, life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.

Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly?

Gary takes a diuretic to control blood pressure, aspirin to prevent blood clots, and an antibiotic for a recent sinus infection. Which of these may affect his vitamin needs?

Life span refers to

Which of the following does NOT decrease with aging?

The foundation for a diet that optimizes long-term nutritional health emphasizes all of the following EXCEPT

The disease characterized by fatty infiltration of the liver and replacement of functioning liver cells with fibrous connective tissue is known as

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Filters

Currently, life expectancy in North America is about years for men and for women.