Question 1

Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) having the greatest number of healthy years and the fewest number of years with illness 
B) representing a low death rate from chronic diseases 
C) having a longer life 
D) postponing illness until such time as there is an adequate treatment or cure 
A) having the greatest number of healthy years and the fewest number of years with illness 
B) representing a low death rate from chronic diseases 
C) having a longer life 
D) postponing illness until such time as there is an adequate treatment or cure

Question 2

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis,older adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) follow a special diet 
B) restrict certain foods 
C) take nutrient supplements 
D) All of these responses are accurate. 
E) None of these responses are accurate. 
A) follow a special diet 
B) restrict certain foods 
C) take nutrient supplements 
D) All of these responses are accurate. 
E) None of these responses are accurate.

Question 3

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) personality changes 
B) language problems 
C) reduced job performance 
D) faulty judgment 
E) All of these are signs of Alzheimer's disease. 
A) personality changes 
B) language problems 
C) reduced job performance 
D) faulty judgment 
E) All of these are signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 4

A friend has been drinking more than the usual amount of alcohol.You are concerned about the effects alcohol has.Which of the following herbal remedies do you feel comfortable suggesting for your friend to supplement with,based on your knowledge of the harmful effects of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) Saw palmetta 
B) Milk thistle 
C) Melatonin 
D) Black cohosh 
A) Saw palmetta 
B) Milk thistle 
C) Melatonin 
D) Black cohosh

Question 5

After age ____ or so,the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 35 
D) 55 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 35 
D) 55

Question 6

During the adult years,____ can adversely affect the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) undernutrition 
B) overnutrition 
C) excessive iron intake 
D) obesity 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) undernutrition 
B) overnutrition 
C) excessive iron intake 
D) obesity 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Which is true of the Congregate Meal program?

Accepted Answer

A) It is administered by the USDA. 
B) It is part of the Older Americans Act. 
C) Anyone age 52 or older can participate. 
D) All of these responses are accurate. 
A) It is administered by the USDA. 
B) It is part of the Older Americans Act. 
C) Anyone age 52 or older can participate. 
D) All of these responses are accurate.

Question 8

To prevent constipation,older adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) limit highly sweetened foods 
B) increase dietary fiber 
C) take laxatives 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) limit highly sweetened foods 
B) increase dietary fiber 
C) take laxatives 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 9

To protect the cardiovascular system,adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not smoke 
B) eat low-carbohydrate diets 
C) avoid vigorous exercise 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) not smoke 
B) eat low-carbohydrate diets 
C) avoid vigorous exercise 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 10

During adulthood,nutrients are used primarily ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to maintain the body 
B) to support physical growth 
C) to maintain the body and support physical growth 
A) to maintain the body 
B) to support physical growth 
C) to maintain the body and support physical growth

Question 11

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for adults do not take into consideration aging-related changes in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) body composition 
B) metabolism 
C) organ function 
D) DRIs take into account all of these things. 
A) body composition 
B) metabolism 
C) organ function 
D) DRIs take into account all of these things.

Question 12

The diets of adults tend to be low in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) zinc 
C) magnesium 
D) folate 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) vitamin D 
B) zinc 
C) magnesium 
D) folate 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 13

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are experiencing hearing loss 
B) have trouble seeing,so they avoid going out 
C) have problems with urinary incontinence 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) are experiencing hearing loss 
B) have trouble seeing,so they avoid going out 
C) have problems with urinary incontinence 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 14

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) bleeding ulcers 
B) use of aspirin 
C) bleeding hemorrhoids 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) bleeding ulcers 
B) use of aspirin 
C) bleeding hemorrhoids 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 15

Which U.S.government program distributes surplus agricultural products?

Accepted Answer

A) Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
C) Child and Adult Care Food Program 
D) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 
A) Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 
C) Child and Adult Care Food Program 
D) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Question 16

A friend was recently prescribed corticosteroids for an inflammatory reaction he is having.He knows that you are taking a nutrition class and has asked you for advice on any drug-nutrient interactions that you may have learned in your class.Which of the following foods would you suggest he increase during the time he is taking this medication?

Accepted Answer

A) Low-fat milk 
B) Spinach 
C) Pork 
D) Salmon 
A) Low-fat milk 
B) Spinach 
C) Pork 
D) Salmon

Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________.

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis,older adults should ________.

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________.

A friend has been drinking more than the usual amount of alcohol.You are concerned about the effects alcohol has.Which of the following herbal remedies do you feel comfortable suggesting for your friend to supplement with,based on your knowledge of the harmful effects of alcohol?

After age ____ or so,the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal.

During the adult years,____ can adversely affect the immune system.

Which is true of the Congregate Meal program?

To prevent constipation,older adults should ________.

To protect the cardiovascular system,adults should ________.

During adulthood,nutrients are used primarily ________.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for adults do not take into consideration aging-related changes in ________.

The diets of adults tend to be low in ________.

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________.

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________.

Which U.S.government program distributes surplus agricultural products?

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

Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________.

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis,older adults should ________.

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________.

A friend has been drinking more than the usual amount of alcohol.You are concerned about the effects alcohol has.Which of the following herbal remedies do you feel comfortable suggesting for your friend to supplement with,based on your knowledge of the harmful effects of alcohol?

After age ____ or so,the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal.

During the adult years,____ can adversely affect the immune system.

Which is true of the Congregate Meal program?

To prevent constipation,older adults should ________.

To protect the cardiovascular system,adults should ________.

During adulthood,nutrients are used primarily ________.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for adults do not take into consideration aging-related changes in ________.

The diets of adults tend to be low in ________.

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________.

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________.

Which U.S.government program distributes surplus agricultural products?

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

Filters