Question 1

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 
B) Alcohol use 
C) Chronological age 
D) Regular physical activity 
A) BMI 
B) Alcohol use 
C) Chronological age 
D) Regular physical activity

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts 
B) Adequate intakes of biotin and inositol seem to delay the onset of cataract formation 
C) Nutrition is known to play little,if any,role in the onset or progression of cataracts 
D) Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts 
A) Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts 
B) Adequate intakes of biotin and inositol seem to delay the onset of cataract formation 
C) Nutrition is known to play little,if any,role in the onset or progression of cataracts 
D) Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts

Question 3

Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group 
B) Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity 
C) Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group 
D) Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes 
A) Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group 
B) Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity 
C) Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group 
D) Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes

Question 4

To prevent and treat the high incidence of constipation in the elderly,all of the following practices are known to be effective EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) eating more legumes. 
B) drinking more water. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) taking vitamin B12 injections. 
A) eating more legumes. 
B) drinking more water. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) taking vitamin B12 injections.

Question 5

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

Accepted Answer

A) EPA 
B) Zinc 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin B12 
A) EPA 
B) Zinc 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin B12

Question 6

Percentage of people over age 60 with 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 7

Term that describes difficulty swallowing

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 NOT among the characteristics of aspirin use?

Accepted Answer

A) It acts as a pro-clotting agent 
B) It should not be taken before surgery 
C) It works faster when taken on an empty stomach 
D) It irritates the stomach lining,especially on an empty stomach 
A) It acts as a pro-clotting agent 
B) It should not be taken before surgery 
C) It works faster when taken on an empty stomach 
D) It irritates the stomach lining,especially on an empty stomach

Question 9

What is the average number of prescription medicines taken each year by people over 65 years?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 13 
D) 20 
A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 13 
D) 20

Question 10

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Most elderly receive near-RDA amounts of the vitamin 
B) Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to convert vitamin D to its active form 
C) The RDA for vitamin D in the elderly is lower due to less excretion by the kidneys 
D) Most elderly rely primarily on self-synthesis of the vitamin due to their greater time spent outdoors 
A) Most elderly receive near-RDA amounts of the vitamin 
B) Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to convert vitamin D to its active form 
C) The RDA for vitamin D in the elderly is lower due to less excretion by the kidneys 
D) Most elderly rely primarily on self-synthesis of the vitamin due to their greater time spent outdoors

Question 11

Which of the following is descriptive of most older people?

Accepted Answer

A) Mentally lucid 
B) Unhappy and unhealthy 
C) Dependent on caregivers 
D) Strong desire to remain isolated 
A) Mentally lucid 
B) Unhappy and unhealthy 
C) Dependent on caregivers 
D) Strong desire to remain isolated

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT among the factors known to be related to the appearance of Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in free radicals 
B) An increase in beta-amyloid 
C) A decrease in acetylcholine synthesis 
D) A decrease in homocysteine synthesis 
A) An increase in free radicals 
B) An increase in beta-amyloid 
C) A decrease in acetylcholine synthesis 
D) A decrease in homocysteine synthesis

Question 13

What organ is affected by macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A) Bone 
B) Eyes 
C) Liver 
D) Kidneys 
A) Bone 
B) Eyes 
C) Liver 
D) Kidneys

Question 14

Marie is an 80-year-old woman with a BMI of 27 who has been admitted to the hospital for dehydration.She lives alone,her diet is very high in desserts and sweets,and she only drinks diet colas.On morning hospital rounds,the attending physician asks the group of interns what they recommend for the patient.With which intern should you disagree?

Accepted Answer

A) Intern A: Try to lose enough weight to achieve a desirable BMI 
B) Intern B: Try to incorporate soft fruits and cooked vegetables into the diet 
C) Intern C: Try to avoid sodas that contain caffeine as they may contribute to dehydration 
D) Intern D: Try to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (or the equivalent in fruit juices) 
A) Intern A: Try to lose enough weight to achieve a desirable BMI 
B) Intern B: Try to incorporate soft fruits and cooked vegetables into the diet 
C) Intern C: Try to avoid sodas that contain caffeine as they may contribute to dehydration 
D) Intern D: Try to drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (or the equivalent in fruit juices)

Question 15

Type of arthritis resulting in deterioration of joint cartilage

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 16

Which of the following terms describes an immune system that is inefficient and overactive in the aged?

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammaging 
B) Dysphagic cell mass 
C) Sarcopenic undermining 
D) Endentulous-induced wasting 
A) Inflammaging 
B) Dysphagic cell mass 
C) Sarcopenic undermining 
D) Endentulous-induced wasting

Question 17

Which of the following would be the most effective substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone?

Accepted Answer

A) UHT milk 
B) Low-cost expired milk 
C) Calcium carbonate tablets 
D) Greens with highly bioavailable calcium 
A) UHT milk 
B) Low-cost expired milk 
C) Calcium carbonate tablets 
D) Greens with highly bioavailable calcium

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT among the features of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A) The immune system is directly involved in rheumatoid arthritis 
B) Weight loss improves the pain in the hands from osteoarthritis 
C) Weight-bearing exercises often aggravate the pain from osteoarthritis 
D) Supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce the pain of arthritis 
A) The immune system is directly involved in rheumatoid arthritis 
B) Weight loss improves the pain in the hands from osteoarthritis 
C) Weight-bearing exercises often aggravate the pain from osteoarthritis 
D) Supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce the pain of arthritis

Question 19

What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintenance of appropriate body weight 
B) Ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA 
C) Monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability 
D) Treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles 
A) Maintenance of appropriate body weight 
B) Ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA 
C) Monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability 
D) Treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles

Question 20

Type of arthritis involving a defective immune system

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

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

To prevent and treat the high incidence of constipation in the elderly,all of the following practices are known to be effective EXCEPT

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

Percentage of people over age 60 with atrophic gastritis

Term that describes difficulty swallowing

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of aspirin use?

What is the average number of prescription medicines taken each year by people over 65 years?

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Which of the following is descriptive of most older people?

Which of the following is NOT among the factors known to be related to the appearance of Alzheimer's disease?

What organ is affected by macular degeneration?

Type of arthritis resulting in deterioration of joint cartilage

Which of the following terms describes an immune system that is inefficient and overactive in the aged?

Which of the following would be the most effective substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of arthritis?

What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

Type of arthritis involving a defective immune system

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

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

To prevent and treat the high incidence of constipation in the elderly,all of the following practices are known to be effective EXCEPT

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

Percentage of people over age 60 with atrophic gastritis

Term that describes difficulty swallowing

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of aspirin use?

What is the average number of prescription medicines taken each year by people over 65 years?

Which of the following is a feature of vitamin D nutrition in the elderly?

Which of the following is descriptive of most older people?

Which of the following is NOT among the factors known to be related to the appearance of Alzheimer's disease?

What organ is affected by macular degeneration?

Type of arthritis resulting in deterioration of joint cartilage

Which of the following terms describes an immune system that is inefficient and overactive in the aged?

Which of the following would be the most effective substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of arthritis?

What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

Type of arthritis involving a defective immune system

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