Question 1

Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary intake patterns since the mid-1950s?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are eating less cheese. 
B)  We are consuming less saturated fat. 
C)  We are eating more eggs. 
D)  We are eating less chicken and fish. 
A)  We are eating less cheese. 
B)  We are consuming less saturated fat. 
C)  We are eating more eggs. 
D)  We are eating less chicken and fish.

Question 2

Research suggests that older adults require ______ the current RDA for protein for adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 
B)  less than 
C)  the same amount as 
A)  more than 
B)  less than 
C)  the same amount as

Question 3

When it comes to alcohol, men are advised to consume no more than ______ drink(s) per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  2 
A)  4 
B)  1 
C)  5 
D)  2

Question 4

Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  High intakes of aluminum can cause it. 
B)  High intakes of choline and lecithin are associated with improvement in the condition. 
C)  It is wise for others to oversee food planning and mealtimes to ensure nutritional adequacy. 
D)  Diet can prevent this condition. 
A)  High intakes of aluminum can cause it. 
B)  High intakes of choline and lecithin are associated with improvement in the condition. 
C)  It is wise for others to oversee food planning and mealtimes to ensure nutritional adequacy. 
D)  Diet can prevent this condition.

Question 5

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  constipation. 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  gallstones. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  constipation.

Question 6

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories, they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)  nutrient density. 
B)  energy density. 
C)  liquid calories. 
D)  fat. 
A)  nutrient density. 
B)  energy density. 
C)  liquid calories. 
D)  fat.

Question 7

Excess kilocalorie intake ______ the rate of body breakdown associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  does not affect 
A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  does not affect

Question 8

In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases, but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  compression of morbidity. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  reserve capacity. 
D)  subclinical deficiency. 
A)  compression of morbidity. 
B)  homeostasis. 
C)  reserve capacity. 
D)  subclinical deficiency.

Question 9

Life expectancy refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The life span of humans is approximately ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  122 
B)  105 
C)  78 
D)  100 
A)  122 
B)  105 
C)  78 
D)  100

Question 11

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat more vegetables. 
B)  Increase her protein intake. 
C)  Eliminate dairy foods. 
D)  Decrease the serving size of dairy foods. 
A)  Eat more vegetables. 
B)  Increase her protein intake. 
C)  Eliminate dairy foods. 
D)  Decrease the serving size of dairy foods.

Question 12

The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by

Accepted Answer

A)  taking amino acid supplements. 
B)  a fitness plan that includes resistance exercise. 
C)  eating a lot of kilocalories. 
D)  taking vitamin and mineral supplements. 
A)  taking amino acid supplements. 
B)  a fitness plan that includes resistance exercise. 
C)  eating a lot of kilocalories. 
D)  taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

Question 13

A person with a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase would

Accepted Answer

A)  become intoxicated at low levels of alcohol intake. 
B)  be able to pass a breathalyzer test even with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. 
C)  have a high tolerance for alcohol. 
D)  feel ill due to an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood. 
A)  become intoxicated at low levels of alcohol intake. 
B)  be able to pass a breathalyzer test even with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. 
C)  have a high tolerance for alcohol. 
D)  feel ill due to an accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood.

Question 14

Of all alcohol sources, ______ often is singled out as the best choice because of the added bonus of the many phytochemicals present.

Accepted Answer

A)  dark beer 
B)  white wine 
C)  hard cider 
D)  red wine 
A)  dark beer 
B)  white wine 
C)  hard cider 
D)  red wine

Question 15

Declining function of the ______ system directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home.

Accepted Answer

A)  digestive 
B)  nervous 
C)  immune 
D)  endocrine 
A)  digestive 
B)  nervous 
C)  immune 
D)  endocrine

Question 16

A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  sarcopenia. 
C)  hypertrophy. 
D)  sarcopenic obesity. 
A)  obesity. 
B)  sarcopenia. 
C)  hypertrophy. 
D)  sarcopenic obesity.

Question 17

For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  physician clearance. 
B)  stretching. 
C)  rest periodically. 
D)  exercise through the pain. 
A)  physician clearance. 
B)  stretching. 
C)  rest periodically. 
D)  exercise through the pain.

Question 18

A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

Accepted Answer

A)  magnesium. 
B)  iron. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  zinc. 
A)  magnesium. 
B)  iron. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  zinc.

Question 19

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with the descriptions...

Question 20

The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  eating poorly. 
B)  depression. 
C)  economic hardship. 
D)  multiple medications. 
A)  eating poorly. 
B)  depression. 
C)  economic hardship. 
D)  multiple medications.

Which of the following is true about U.S. dietary intake patterns since the mid-1950s?

Research suggests that older adults require ______ the current RDA for protein for adults.

When it comes to alcohol, men are advised to consume no more than ______ drink(s) per day.

Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories, they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Excess kilocalorie intake ______ the rate of body breakdown associated with aging.

In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases, but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

Life expectancy refers to

The life span of humans is approximately ______ years.

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by

A person with a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase would

Of all alcohol sources, ______ often is singled out as the best choice because of the added bonus of the many phytochemicals present.

Declining function of the ______ system directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home.

A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following EXCEPT

A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following EXCEPT

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 is true about U.S. dietary intake patterns since the mid-1950s?

Research suggests that older adults require ______ the current RDA for protein for adults.

When it comes to alcohol, men are advised to consume no more than ______ drink(s) per day.

Which of the following is true about diet and Alzheimer's disease?

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories, they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Excess kilocalorie intake ______ the rate of body breakdown associated with aging.

In the aging process, physiological functioning of organs decreases, but it may be years before this decline in organ function becomes noticeable. This is referred to as

Life expectancy refers to

The life span of humans is approximately ______ years.

Edna, at age 75, has found she does not tolerate milk products well. She should do which of the following?

The decrease in lean tissue that occurs with aging can best be prevented by

A person with a deficiency of alcohol dehydrogenase would

Of all alcohol sources, ______ often is singled out as the best choice because of the added bonus of the many phytochemicals present.

Declining function of the ______ system directly affects an older adult's ability to shop for, prepare, and consume foods at home.

A loss of muscle mass accompanied by gains in fat mass is called

For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following EXCEPT

A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

The DETERMINE acronym refers to all of the following EXCEPT

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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