Exam 18: Nutrition During the Adult Years

You have an older relative that is complaining of fatigue.You learn that she is taking aspirin on a daily basis to prevent a heart attack.What condition do you suspect your relative may have?

A change in muscle that occurs in adulthood is ________.

Intakes of ______ have been associated with reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,a goal for adults is to ________.

Which determines the rate of aging?

What food and nutrition service program(s)does the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA)and Administration on Aging provide for older adults?

Physical activity is associated with ________.

Who may not receive sufficient protein?

Elevated blood concentrations of ____ are associated with increased risk for stroke and neurological decline in some elderly adults.

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is ________.

A rational approach for someone wanting to try complementary and alternative medicine is to ________.

Inadequate intake of ____ in adults may contribute to loss of bone strength and mental confusion.

Insufficient intakes of ___ by adults may contribute to loss of taste sensations and delayed wound healing.

An age-related change in the nervous system that can adversely affect nutritional status is ________.

Which aspect(s)of the environment influence(s)the rate of aging?

Which is an example of a mind-body intervention?

Which is NOT a current hypothesis about the cause of aging?

Which is true about herbs?

An older relative has recently been placed on anticoagulant medications.Her doctor did not make any dietary recommendations.Which of the following foods would you suggest that your relative avoid until further discussing her medication with her doctor?

To preserve bone mass,adults should ________.