Question 1

In adulthood,a nutritious diet can help to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) delay onset of disease 
B) recover more quickly from disease 
C) increase mental,physical,and social well-being 
D) A nutritious diet can do all of these things. 
A) delay onset of disease 
B) recover more quickly from disease 
C) increase mental,physical,and social well-being 
D) A nutritious diet can do all of these things.

Question 2

An alternative medical practice system is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Ayurveda 
B) naturopathy 
C) homeopathy 
D) acupuncture 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) Ayurveda 
B) naturopathy 
C) homeopathy 
D) acupuncture 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 3

Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) less intense feelings of thirst 
B) chronic disease 
C) certain medications 
D) reduced ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) less intense feelings of thirst 
B) chronic disease 
C) certain medications 
D) reduced ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 4

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) basal metabolism declines 
B) the body becomes more efficient in using energy 
C) thrifty metabolism begins 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) basal metabolism declines 
B) the body becomes more efficient in using energy 
C) thrifty metabolism begins 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides nutrition education. 
B) It provides a means to purchase food-producing plants. 
C) It provides a means to buy hot meals in group homes. 
D) It supplements food budgets of low-income households. 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) It provides nutrition education. 
B) It provides a means to purchase food-producing plants. 
C) It provides a means to buy hot meals in group homes. 
D) It supplements food budgets of low-income households. 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 6

Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages,which increases risk for toxicity. 
B) Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows. 
C) The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form,which increases the risk for toxicity. 
D) None of these responses are accurate. 
A) Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages,which increases risk for toxicity. 
B) Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows. 
C) The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form,which increases the risk for toxicity. 
D) None of these responses are accurate.

Question 7

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce risk of osteoporosis 
B) reduce risk of heart disease 
C) raise blood cholesterol levels 
D) avoid diarrhea 
A) reduce risk of osteoporosis 
B) reduce risk of heart disease 
C) raise blood cholesterol levels 
D) avoid diarrhea

Question 8

In complementary and alternative medicine,a manipulative practice is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) massage 
B) Reiki therapy 
C) chiropractic manipulation 
D) All of these examples are correct. 
E) None of these examples are correct. 
A) massage 
B) Reiki therapy 
C) chiropractic manipulation 
D) All of these examples are correct. 
E) None of these examples are correct.

Question 9

Which is an example of usual aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing body fatness 
B) Maintenance of lean body mass 
C) Maintenance of bone mass 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) Increasing body fatness 
B) Maintenance of lean body mass 
C) Maintenance of bone mass 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 10

Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin K 
D) thiamin 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin K 
D) thiamin

Question 11

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) High-calorie diets 
B) Pulsed fields 
C) Magnetic fields 
D) Electrical currents 
A) High-calorie diets 
B) Pulsed fields 
C) Magnetic fields 
D) Electrical currents

Question 12

Which strength training recommendation(s),as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging,is/are appropriate for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise at least 2 days per week. 
B) Stretch after completing all exercises. 
C) Perform exercises that involve major muscle groups. 
D) All of the choices are appropriate strength training recommendations. 
A) Exercise at least 2 days per week. 
B) Stretch after completing all exercises. 
C) Perform exercises that involve major muscle groups. 
D) All of the choices are appropriate strength training recommendations.

Question 13

Which of the following foods would be recommended for an elderly person who has periodontal disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots 
B) Chicken breast 
C) Canned apricots 
D) Brown rice 
A) Carrots 
B) Chicken breast 
C) Canned apricots 
D) Brown rice

Question 14

Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized,prevented,or reversed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) exercising regularly 
B) getting enough sleep 
C) avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight 
D) eating nutritiously 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) exercising regularly 
B) getting enough sleep 
C) avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight 
D) eating nutritiously 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 15

The diets of adults tend to be high in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) zinc 
E) fiber 
A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) zinc 
E) fiber

Question 16

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) women 
B) pregnant women 
C) low-income people 
D) older adults living in long-term care facilities 
A) women 
B) pregnant women 
C) low-income people 
D) older adults living in long-term care facilities

Question 17

Starting around age ___,organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 70 
A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 70

Question 18

Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy medicine 
B) Alternative medical systems 
C) Biological based practices 
D) Mind-body interventions 
A) Energy medicine 
B) Alternative medical systems 
C) Biological based practices 
D) Mind-body interventions

Question 19

You have been experiencing low back pain for about a week.You do not think that it is necessary to see your medical doctor for this condition,as you have had no injuries to the area.Which of the following CAM practitioners do you feel would be most beneficial to see for relief?

Accepted Answer

A) Aromatherapist 
B) Chiropractor 
C) Hypnotist 
D) Ayurvedic practitioner 
A) Aromatherapist 
B) Chiropractor 
C) Hypnotist 
D) Ayurvedic practitioner

Question 20

A friend has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and has been prescribed Lasix to help treat her condition.This doctor did not recommend any dietary changes.Which of the following foods would you suggest that your friend increase until she can discuss her medications with her doctor?

Accepted Answer

A) Any processed foods 
B) Beans 
C) Diet soft-drinks 
D) Oranges 
A) Any processed foods 
B) Beans 
C) Diet soft-drinks 
D) Oranges

In adulthood,a nutritious diet can help to ________.

An alternative medical practice system is ________.

Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________.

Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to ________.

In complementary and alternative medicine,a manipulative practice is ________.

Which is an example of usual aging?

Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves.

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

Which strength training recommendation(s),as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging,is/are appropriate for older adults?

Which of the following foods would be recommended for an elderly person who has periodontal disease?

Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized,prevented,or reversed by ________.

The diets of adults tend to be high in ________.

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.

Starting around age ___,organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?

You have been experiencing low back pain for about a week.You do not think that it is necessary to see your medical doctor for this condition,as you have had no injuries to the area.Which of the following CAM practitioners do you feel would be most beneficial to see for relief?

A friend has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and has been prescribed Lasix to help treat her condition.This doctor did not recommend any dietary changes.Which of the following foods would you suggest that your friend increase until she can discuss her medications with her doctor?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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Exam 18: Nutrition During the Adult Years

In adulthood,a nutritious diet can help to ________.

An alternative medical practice system is ________.

Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________.

Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to ________.

In complementary and alternative medicine,a manipulative practice is ________.

Which is an example of usual aging?

Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves.

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

Which strength training recommendation(s),as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging,is/are appropriate for older adults?

Which of the following foods would be recommended for an elderly person who has periodontal disease?

Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized,prevented,or reversed by ________.

The diets of adults tend to be high in ________.

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.

Starting around age ___,organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?

You have been experiencing low back pain for about a week.You do not think that it is necessary to see your medical doctor for this condition,as you have had no injuries to the area.Which of the following CAM practitioners do you feel would be most beneficial to see for relief?

A friend has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and has been prescribed Lasix to help treat her condition.This doctor did not recommend any dietary changes.Which of the following foods would you suggest that your friend increase until she can discuss her medications with her doctor?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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