Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gout?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects mostly men 
B) It is a form of arthritis 
C) It results from uric acid crystals in the joints 
D) It is treated by reducing intake of milk products 
A) It affects mostly men 
B) It is a form of arthritis 
C) It results from uric acid crystals in the joints 
D) It is treated by reducing intake of milk products

Question 2

John is 60 years old and has been experiencing numbness in his hands for the past 3 months.His doctor suspects that John is not producing enough hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor and encourages him to eat more foods containing vitamin B12.What is wrong with this suggestion?

Accepted Answer

A) People missing intrinsic factor cannot digest foods containing vitamin B12 and will develop diarrhea 
B) Intrinsic factor is not associated with vitamin B12 and eating more foods containing it would have no effect on John's health 
C) It is improbable that a lack of hydrochloric acid production and intrinsic factor are associated with the numbness that John is experiencing 
D) Because John has no intrinsic factor,he cannot efficiently utilize vitamin B12 from natural sources and would need a vitamin B12-fortified food or supplement 
A) People missing intrinsic factor cannot digest foods containing vitamin B12 and will develop diarrhea 
B) Intrinsic factor is not associated with vitamin B12 and eating more foods containing it would have no effect on John's health 
C) It is improbable that a lack of hydrochloric acid production and intrinsic factor are associated with the numbness that John is experiencing 
D) Because John has no intrinsic factor,he cannot efficiently utilize vitamin B12 from natural sources and would need a vitamin B12-fortified food or supplement

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of a person's life expectancy is under control of her genes?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 75 
A) 0 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 75

Question 4

What is sarcopenia?

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of central visual activity 
B) Loss of muscle mass and strength 
C) Aging-induced chronic inflammation of the stomach 
D) Intestinal dysmotility from excessive use of laxatives 
A) Loss of central visual activity 
B) Loss of muscle mass and strength 
C) Aging-induced chronic inflammation of the stomach 
D) Intestinal dysmotility from excessive use of laxatives

Question 5

Compounds of nitrogen-containing bases such as adenine,guanine,and caffeine

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

Which of the following drugs has a chemical structure similar to folate?

Accepted Answer

A) Tyramine 
B) Coumadin 
C) Tamoxifen 
D) Methotrexate 
A) Tyramine 
B) Coumadin 
C) Tamoxifen 
D) Methotrexate

Question 7

Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs

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 8

Which of the following is a feature of energy intake and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A) Improvements in longevity with energy restriction depend on reducing energy intake but not on the amount of body fat 
B) Restriction of energy intake in genetically obese animals does not seem to improve longevity 
C) Biochemical markers for longevity in humans are improved only when energy intake is reduced by at least one-third 
D) The activities of the genes of older mice on energy-restricted diets are similar to those of mice on standard diets 
A) Improvements in longevity with energy restriction depend on reducing energy intake but not on the amount of body fat 
B) Restriction of energy intake in genetically obese animals does not seem to improve longevity 
C) Biochemical markers for longevity in humans are improved only when energy intake is reduced by at least one-third 
D) The activities of the genes of older mice on energy-restricted diets are similar to those of mice on standard diets

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vitamin B12 nutrition in older people?

Accepted Answer

A) The RDA is the same as for younger adults 
B) Older adults are advised to obtain most of their vitamin B12 from fortified foods and supplements 
C) Up to 30% of those over 50 years of age are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to atrophic gastritis 
D) The DRI Committee recommends that older people increase their meat intake to provide adequate vitamin B12 
A) The RDA is the same as for younger adults 
B) Older adults are advised to obtain most of their vitamin B12 from fortified foods and supplements 
C) Up to 30% of those over 50 years of age are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to atrophic gastritis 
D) The DRI Committee recommends that older people increase their meat intake to provide adequate vitamin B12

Question 10

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30 
A) 2 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30

Question 11

What is the life expectancy of white males and females in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 62 (males),68 years (females) 
B) 76 (males),81 years (females) 
C) 82 (males),86 years (females) 
D) 87 (males),90 years (females) 
A) 62 (males),68 years (females) 
B) 76 (males),81 years (females) 
C) 82 (males),86 years (females) 
D) 87 (males),90 years (females)

Question 12

Intake of this substance along with milk reduces calcium absorption

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

Low intake of milk by elderly people contributes to deficiency of this nutrient

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 14

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of body weight and older people?

Accepted Answer

A) A higher body weight reduces the risk of sarcopenia 
B) Being overweight at age 75 does not reduce longevity 
C) Being moderately overweight may not carry health risks 
D) A low body weight may be more detrimental than a high one 
A) A higher body weight reduces the risk of sarcopenia 
B) Being overweight at age 75 does not reduce longevity 
C) Being moderately overweight may not carry health risks 
D) A low body weight may be more detrimental than a high one

Question 15

What would be the physiological age of a 75-year-old woman whose physical health is equivalent to that of her 50-year-old daughter?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 years 
B) 50 years 
C) 70 years 
D) 125 years 
A) 25 years 
B) 50 years 
C) 70 years 
D) 125 years

Question 16

What fraction of eligible seniors participate in the SNAP?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/3 
B) 1/2 
C) 3/4 
D) 9/10 
A) 1/3 
B) 1/2 
C) 3/4 
D) 9/10

Question 17

Mary is 75 years old and has been getting sick recently and losing weight.After assessing all symptoms,her doctor diagnoses atrophic gastritis and prescribes an antibiotic.All of the following are symptoms associated with this condition EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) bacterial overgrowth. 
B) acid reflux. 
C) impaired digestion. 
D) stomach pain. 
A) bacterial overgrowth. 
B) acid reflux. 
C) impaired digestion. 
D) stomach pain.

Question 18

Which of the following is thought to promote the development of brain senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxidative stress 
B) Excess acetylcholine 
C) Dietary deficiency of choline 
D) Low blood levels of homocysteine 
A) Oxidative stress 
B) Excess acetylcholine 
C) Dietary deficiency of choline 
D) Low blood levels of homocysteine

Question 19

What minimum reduction from the usual intake of energy in people brings about measurable improvements in body fat,blood pressure,insulin response,and blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 50% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 50%

Question 20

Which of the following is a finding from studies of diet restriction in rats?

Accepted Answer

A) Restriction of specific nutrients exerted antiaging effects 
B) Energy-restricted diets led to life extension in 90% of the rats 
C) Energy-restricted diets led to lowering of the metabolic rate and body temperature 
D) Restriction of food intake only after rats reached maturity,but not before,resulted in extension of the life span 
A) Restriction of specific nutrients exerted antiaging effects 
B) Energy-restricted diets led to life extension in 90% of the rats 
C) Energy-restricted diets led to lowering of the metabolic rate and body temperature 
D) Restriction of food intake only after rats reached maturity,but not before,resulted in extension of the life span

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gout?

John is 60 years old and has been experiencing numbness in his hands for the past 3 months.His doctor suspects that John is not producing enough hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor and encourages him to eat more foods containing vitamin B₁₂.What is wrong with this suggestion?

Approximately what percentage of a person's life expectancy is under control of her genes?

What is sarcopenia?

Compounds of nitrogen-containing bases such as adenine,guanine,and caffeine

Which of the following drugs has a chemical structure similar to folate?

Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs

Which of the following is a feature of energy intake and longevity?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vitamin B₁₂ nutrition in older people?

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

What is the life expectancy of white males and females in the United States?

Intake of this substance along with milk reduces calcium absorption

Low intake of milk by elderly people contributes to deficiency of this nutrient

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of body weight and older people?

What would be the physiological age of a 75-year-old woman whose physical health is equivalent to that of her 50-year-old daughter?

What fraction of eligible seniors participate in the SNAP?

Mary is 75 years old and has been getting sick recently and losing weight.After assessing all symptoms,her doctor diagnoses atrophic gastritis and prescribes an antibiotic.All of the following are symptoms associated with this condition EXCEPT

Which of the following is thought to promote the development of brain senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

What minimum reduction from the usual intake of energy in people brings about measurable improvements in body fat,blood pressure,insulin response,and blood lipids?

Which of the following is a finding from studies of diet restriction in rats?

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

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gout?

John is 60 years old and has been experiencing numbness in his hands for the past 3 months.His doctor suspects that John is not producing enough hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor and encourages him to eat more foods containing vitamin B12.What is wrong with this suggestion?

Approximately what percentage of a person's life expectancy is under control of her genes?

What is sarcopenia?

Compounds of nitrogen-containing bases such as adenine,guanine,and caffeine

Which of the following drugs has a chemical structure similar to folate?

Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs

Which of the following is a feature of energy intake and longevity?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vitamin B12 nutrition in older people?

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

What is the life expectancy of white males and females in the United States?

Intake of this substance along with milk reduces calcium absorption

Low intake of milk by elderly people contributes to deficiency of this nutrient

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of body weight and older people?

What would be the physiological age of a 75-year-old woman whose physical health is equivalent to that of her 50-year-old daughter?

What fraction of eligible seniors participate in the SNAP?

Mary is 75 years old and has been getting sick recently and losing weight.After assessing all symptoms,her doctor diagnoses atrophic gastritis and prescribes an antibiotic.All of the following are symptoms associated with this condition EXCEPT

Which of the following is thought to promote the development of brain senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles?

What minimum reduction from the usual intake of energy in people brings about measurable improvements in body fat,blood pressure,insulin response,and blood lipids?

Which of the following is a finding from studies of diet restriction in rats?

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

John is 60 years old and has been experiencing numbness in his hands for the past 3 months.His doctor suspects that John is not producing enough hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor and encourages him to eat more foods containing vitamin B₁₂.What is wrong with this suggestion?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vitamin B₁₂ nutrition in older people?