Question 1

Loss of muscle mass

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 2

A major side effect from the regular use of some antipsychotics,antidepressants,and corticosteroids is

Accepted Answer

A) anemia. 
B) chronic constipation. 
C) substantial weight gain. 
D) insomnia,loose stool,and acid reflux. 
A) anemia. 
B) chronic constipation. 
C) substantial weight gain. 
D) insomnia,loose stool,and acid reflux.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of tooth loss in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) People without teeth have low intakes of fiber and vitamins 
B) Properly-fitted dentures are less effective than natural teeth 
C) People without teeth commonly consume fewer fruits and vegetables 
D) The consumption of applesauce instead of apples and creamed corn instead of corn on the cob reduces nutrient bioavailability and impairs nutritional health 
A) People without teeth have low intakes of fiber and vitamins 
B) Properly-fitted dentures are less effective than natural teeth 
C) People without teeth commonly consume fewer fruits and vegetables 
D) The consumption of applesauce instead of apples and creamed corn instead of corn on the cob reduces nutrient bioavailability and impairs nutritional health

Question 4

Approximately what fraction of the U.S.population is at least 65 years old?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/100 
B) 1/30 
C) 1/8 
D) 1/3 
A) 1/100 
B) 1/30 
C) 1/8 
D) 1/3

Question 5

Number of people per 100 in the U.S.population who are at least 65 years old

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 6

What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10 
A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10

Question 7

What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) To economize when food prices increase 
B) To improve appearance among their peers 
C) To pursue a medical goal such as reducing blood glucose 
D) To reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia 
A) To economize when food prices increase 
B) To improve appearance among their peers 
C) To pursue a medical goal such as reducing blood glucose 
D) To reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia

Question 8

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 21-30 years 
B) 35-50 years 
C) Over 65 years 
D) Over 85 years 
A) 21-30 years 
B) 35-50 years 
C) Over 65 years 
D) Over 85 years

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise 
B) In the United States,infectious diseases are a minor cause of deaths in the elderly 
C) Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition 
D) Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems 
A) Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise 
B) In the United States,infectious diseases are a minor cause of deaths in the elderly 
C) Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition 
D) Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems

Question 10

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and pain?

Accepted Answer

A) It acts as a sedative and barbiturate 
B) It promotes wound healing and blood clotting 
C) It interferes with the synthesis of prostaglandins 
D) It binds to nerve receptors involved in pain perception 
A) It acts as a sedative and barbiturate 
B) It promotes wound healing and blood clotting 
C) It interferes with the synthesis of prostaglandins 
D) It binds to nerve receptors involved in pain perception

Question 11

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

Accepted Answer

A) They vary according to individual histories 
B) They remain the same as in young adult life 
C) They increase; therefore,supplementation is required 
D) They decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition 
A) They vary according to individual histories 
B) They remain the same as in young adult life 
C) They increase; therefore,supplementation is required 
D) They decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition

Question 12

Lack of this substance is a symptom of atrophic gastritis

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 13

What nutrients appear to help prevent cataract formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron and calcium 
B) Chromium and zinc 
C) Vitamin B12 and folate 
D) Vitamin C and vitamin E 
A) Iron and calcium 
B) Chromium and zinc 
C) Vitamin B12 and folate 
D) Vitamin C and vitamin E

Question 14

A condition characterized,in part,by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B12
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 15

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

Accepted Answer

A) It relieves depression 
B) It promotes weight loss 
C) It promotes weight gain 
D) It lowers blood pressure 
A) It relieves depression 
B) It promotes weight loss 
C) It promotes weight gain 
D) It lowers blood pressure

Question 16

What is the highest age group recognized in the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 years and over 
B) 50 years and over 
C) 65 years and over 
D) 71 years and older 
A) 40 years and over 
B) 50 years and over 
C) 65 years and over 
D) 71 years and older

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects 95% of those over 80 years of age 
B) It is responsive to dietary choline supplementation 
C) It is associated with stability of brain nerve cell number 
D) It is associated with clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain 
A) It affects 95% of those over 80 years of age 
B) It is responsive to dietary choline supplementation 
C) It is associated with stability of brain nerve cell number 
D) It is associated with clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain

Question 18

Which of the following is a feature of warfarin use and vitamin K utilization?

Accepted Answer

A) Warfarin blocks vitamin K absorption 
B) Orange juice intake interferes with warfarin's effects on vitamin K 
C) Dietary vitamin K intake determines the amount of warfarin prescribed 
D) The tyramine content of aged meats interferes with binding of vitamin K to warfarin 
A) Warfarin blocks vitamin K absorption 
B) Orange juice intake interferes with warfarin's effects on vitamin K 
C) Dietary vitamin K intake determines the amount of warfarin prescribed 
D) The tyramine content of aged meats interferes with binding of vitamin K to warfarin

Question 19

Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?

Accepted Answer

A) 75 
B) 100 
C) 115 
D) 130 
A) 75 
B) 100 
C) 115 
D) 130

Question 20

Which of the following is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc intake is insufficient in older people 
B) Excess zinc from supplements blunts the taste buds 
C) Zinc deficiency stimulates the appetite for high-fat foods 
D) Most medications affect zinc excretion but not absorption 
A) Zinc intake is insufficient in older people 
B) Excess zinc from supplements blunts the taste buds 
C) Zinc deficiency stimulates the appetite for high-fat foods 
D) Most medications affect zinc excretion but not absorption

Loss of muscle mass

A major side effect from the regular use of some antipsychotics,antidepressants,and corticosteroids is

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of tooth loss in the elderly?

Approximately what fraction of the U.S.population is at least 65 years old?

Number of people per 100 in the U.S.population who are at least 65 years old

What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?

What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and pain?

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

Lack of this substance is a symptom of atrophic gastritis

What nutrients appear to help prevent cataract formation?

A condition characterized,in part,by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

What is the highest age group recognized in the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following is a feature of warfarin use and vitamin K utilization?

Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?

Which of the following is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 17: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Loss of muscle mass

A major side effect from the regular use of some antipsychotics,antidepressants,and corticosteroids is

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of tooth loss in the elderly?

Approximately what fraction of the U.S.population is at least 65 years old?

Number of people per 100 in the U.S.population who are at least 65 years old

What is the minimum number of glasses of water per day recommended for older adults?

What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and pain?

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

Lack of this substance is a symptom of atrophic gastritis

What nutrients appear to help prevent cataract formation?

A condition characterized,in part,by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

What is the highest age group recognized in the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Which of the following is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following is a feature of warfarin use and vitamin K utilization?

Approximately how many years is the maximum human life span?

Which of the following is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters