Question 1

Substance found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease

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 person with dysphagia has

Accepted Answer

A) no teeth. 
B) low immunity. 
C) difficulty swallowing. 
D) diminished muscle mass. 
A) no teeth. 
B) low immunity. 
C) difficulty swallowing. 
D) diminished muscle mass.

Question 3

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?

Accepted Answer

A) 47 years 
B) 55 years 
C) 61 years 
D) 68 years 
A) 47 years 
B) 55 years 
C) 61 years 
D) 68 years

Question 4

Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

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 5

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Soybeans 
B) Aged cheeses 
C) Acid-forming foods 
D) Cruciferous vegetables 
A) Soybeans 
B) Aged cheeses 
C) Acid-forming foods 
D) Cruciferous vegetables

Question 6

What is a congregate meal?

Accepted Answer

A) A meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center 
B) A meal prepared for the elderly that meets one-third of the Dietary Recommended Intakes 
C) A meal prepared for disadvantaged people of all ages to encourage communal gathering of diverse population groups 
D) A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for the elderly and served primarily to church congregations 
A) A meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center 
B) A meal prepared for the elderly that meets one-third of the Dietary Recommended Intakes 
C) A meal prepared for disadvantaged people of all ages to encourage communal gathering of diverse population groups 
D) A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for the elderly and served primarily to church congregations

Question 7

Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day.You inform your father that

Accepted Answer

A) these vegetables significantly reduce absorption of the drug. 
B) these vegetables significantly increase absorption of the drug. 
C) variable intake of green leafy vegetables will affect activity of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
D) inconsistent intakes of green leafy vegetables will interfere with the regular action of the drug. 
A) these vegetables significantly reduce absorption of the drug. 
B) these vegetables significantly increase absorption of the drug. 
C) variable intake of green leafy vegetables will affect activity of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
D) inconsistent intakes of green leafy vegetables will interfere with the regular action of the drug.

Question 8

Longevity is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) long duration of life. 
B) a person's age in years from date of birth. 
C) maximum number of years of life attainable by a species. 
D) average number of years lived by people in a given society. 
A) long duration of life. 
B) a person's age in years from date of birth. 
C) maximum number of years of life attainable by a species. 
D) average number of years lived by people in a given society.

Question 9

Vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly is least likely to occur from

Accepted Answer

A) intestinal bacterial overgrowth. 
B) insufficient intake of vitamin B12. 
C) reduced output of intrinsic factor. 
D) reduced output of hydrochloric acid. 
A) intestinal bacterial overgrowth. 
B) insufficient intake of vitamin B12. 
C) reduced output of intrinsic factor. 
D) reduced output of hydrochloric acid.

Question 10

What ingredient commonly used as a sweetener in liquid medicines often causes diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) Sorbitol 
B) Maltose 
C) Saccharin 
D) Aspartame 
A) Sorbitol 
B) Maltose 
C) Saccharin 
D) Aspartame

Question 11

Percentage of U.S.adults age 85 years and older with Alzheimer's disease

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 12

Nutrient that may reduce inflammation of rheumatoid arthritic joints

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

Which of the following is a program that provides low-income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community-supported farmers' markets and roadside stands?

Accepted Answer

A) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
B) Food Security for the Disadvantaged Elderly 
C) Old Age and Survivors Health Benefits Program 
D) Elderly Nutrition and Maintenance Food Co-Op 
A) Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
B) Food Security for the Disadvantaged Elderly 
C) Old Age and Survivors Health Benefits Program 
D) Elderly Nutrition and Maintenance Food Co-Op

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) The DRI is 800-1000 mg 
B) Calcium intakes are well below recommendations 
C) Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility 
D) Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives 
A) The DRI is 800-1000 mg 
B) Calcium intakes are well below recommendations 
C) Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility 
D) Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives

Question 15

In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life,hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 60 
A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 60

Question 16

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) High in simple sugars,low in canned fruit 
B) High in animal protein,low in canned fruit 
C) Low in polyunsaturated fat,high in oleic acid 
D) Low in saturated fat,high in omega-3 fatty acids 
A) High in simple sugars,low in canned fruit 
B) High in animal protein,low in canned fruit 
C) Low in polyunsaturated fat,high in oleic acid 
D) Low in saturated fat,high in omega-3 fatty acids

Question 17

Which of the following is a feature of elderly people and water metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth 
B) They have a higher total body water content compared with younger adults 
C) They show increased frequency of urination,which results in higher requirements 
D) They frequently show symptoms of overhydration such as mental lapses and disorientation 
A) They do not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth 
B) They have a higher total body water content compared with younger adults 
C) They show increased frequency of urination,which results in higher requirements 
D) They frequently show symptoms of overhydration such as mental lapses and disorientation

Question 18

A condition that increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older people is

Accepted Answer

A) lack of intrinsic factor. 
B) loss of iron due to menopause. 
C) blood loss from yearly physical testing procedures. 
D) poor iron absorption due to reduced stomach acid secretion and/or use of antacids. 
A) lack of intrinsic factor. 
B) loss of iron due to menopause. 
C) blood loss from yearly physical testing procedures. 
D) poor iron absorption due to reduced stomach acid secretion and/or use of antacids.

Question 19

What is the chief risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Age 
B) Gender 
C) Low antioxidant intake 
D) Body weight after age 70 
A) Age 
B) Gender 
C) Low antioxidant intake 
D) Body weight after age 70

Question 20

Once a person reaches the age of 70 years,about how many more years of survival would be expected?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Substance found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease

A person with dysphagia has

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?

Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

What is a congregate meal?

Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day.You inform your father that

Longevity is defined as

Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency in the elderly is least likely to occur from

What ingredient commonly used as a sweetener in liquid medicines often causes diarrhea?

Percentage of U.S.adults age 85 years and older with Alzheimer's disease

Nutrient that may reduce inflammation of rheumatoid arthritic joints

Which of the following is a program that provides low-income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community-supported farmers' markets and roadside stands?

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

In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life,hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

Which of the following is a feature of elderly people and water metabolism?

A condition that increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older people is

What is the chief risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Once a person reaches the age of 70 years,about how many more years of survival would be expected?

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

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

Substance found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease

A person with dysphagia has

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?

Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

What is a congregate meal?

Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day.You inform your father that

Longevity is defined as

Vitamin B12 deficiency in the elderly is least likely to occur from

What ingredient commonly used as a sweetener in liquid medicines often causes diarrhea?

Percentage of U.S.adults age 85 years and older with Alzheimer's disease

Nutrient that may reduce inflammation of rheumatoid arthritic joints

Which of the following is a program that provides low-income older adults with coupons that are exchangeable for fresh vegetables and fruits at community-supported farmers' markets and roadside stands?

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

In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life,hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

Which of the following is a feature of elderly people and water metabolism?

A condition that increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older people is

What is the chief risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Once a person reaches the age of 70 years,about how many more years of survival would be expected?

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

Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency in the elderly is least likely to occur from