Question 1

older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one.You suggest:

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A) purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables. 
B) purchasing large bags of shredded cheese. 
C) purchasing eggs in large quantities. 
D) stocking up on fresh produce when in season. 
A) purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables. 
B) purchasing large bags of shredded cheese. 
C) purchasing eggs in large quantities. 
D) stocking up on fresh produce when in season.

Question 2

The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Zinc intake is commonly low in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Physical changes of aging that affect nutrition include all of the following except:

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A) swallowing disorders. 
B) sluggish intestinal motility. 
C) diminished vision. 
D) increased sense of smell. 
A) swallowing disorders. 
B) sluggish intestinal motility. 
C) diminished vision. 
D) increased sense of smell.

Question 5

Dehydrated older adults are more susceptible to all of the following except:

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A) disorientation. 
B) emphysema. 
C) urinary tract infections. 
D) pressure ulcers. 
A) disorientation. 
B) emphysema. 
C) urinary tract infections. 
D) pressure ulcers.

Question 6

grandfather is having trouble with his short-term memory.You suggest that he may be experiencing symptoms of a deficiency of:

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A) essential fatty acids. 
B) thiamin, niacin, and/or folate. 
C) vitamin B₁₂, vitamin C, and/or vitamin E. 
D) protein. 
A) essential fatty acids. 
B) thiamin, niacin, and/or folate. 
C) vitamin B₁₂, vitamin C, and/or vitamin E. 
D) protein.

Question 7

Sarcopenia refers to:

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A) loss of muscle mass. 
B) vitamin deficiency. 
C) bone loss. 
D) malnutrition associated with aging. 
A) loss of muscle mass. 
B) vitamin deficiency. 
C) bone loss. 
D) malnutrition associated with aging.

Question 8

Vision problems in older adults may be due to dietary factors such as:

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A) underweight. 
B) low intake of vitamins D and E. 
C) overweight. 
D) low intake of vitamins C and E. 
A) underweight. 
B) low intake of vitamins D and E. 
C) overweight. 
D) low intake of vitamins C and E.

Question 9

Energy needs decline with advancing age due to all of the following reasons except:

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A) sarcopenia can be significant in later years. 
B) basal metabolic rate declines as people age. 
C) older people usually reduce their physical activity. 
D) older people are better able to absorb energy from foods. 
A) sarcopenia can be significant in later years. 
B) basal metabolic rate declines as people age. 
C) older people usually reduce their physical activity. 
D) older people are better able to absorb energy from foods.

Question 10

Why is dehydration a risk for older adults?

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The answer of Why is dehydration a risk for older...

Question 11

nutrient that is underconsumed by many elderly people is:

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A) vitamin A. 
B) protein. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) vitamin C. 
A) vitamin A. 
B) protein. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) vitamin C.

Question 12

Which of the following sources of protein are most appropriate for older adults?

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A) milk and cheese 
B) legumes and fish 
C) whole grains and legumes 
D) nonfat milk and peanut butter 
A) milk and cheese 
B) legumes and fish 
C) whole grains and legumes 
D) nonfat milk and peanut butter

Question 13

Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency.

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The answer of Describe factors in many older people's lives...

Question 14

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common in older adults than in young people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The protein needs of older adults appear to be about the same as those of younger people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research supports the notion that an overload of minerals in the body causes Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why are some elderly people at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why are some elderly people at risk...

Question 18

older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

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A) meat 
B) fruit 
C) milk 
D) bread 
A) meat 
B) fruit 
C) milk 
D) bread

Question 19

status in women generally improves:

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A) after menopause. 
B) with daily exercise. 
C) as muscle mass decreases. 
D) during perimenopause. 
A) after menopause. 
B) with daily exercise. 
C) as muscle mass decreases. 
D) during perimenopause.

Question 20

intakes should be moderate in the diets of most older adults because:

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A) cutting fat helps alleviate constipation. 
B) cutting fat helps retard the development of atherosclerosis. 
C) cutting fat helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
D) cutting fat helps increase lean body mass. 
A) cutting fat helps alleviate constipation. 
B) cutting fat helps retard the development of atherosclerosis. 
C) cutting fat helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 
D) cutting fat helps increase lean body mass.

Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one.You suggest:

The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.

Zinc intake is commonly low in older adults.

Physical changes of aging that affect nutrition include all of the following except:

Dehydrated older adults are more susceptible to all of the following except:

grandfather is having trouble with his short-term memory.You suggest that he may be experiencing symptoms of a deficiency of:

Sarcopenia refers to:

Vision problems in older adults may be due to dietary factors such as:

Energy needs decline with advancing age due to all of the following reasons except:

Why is dehydration a risk for older adults?

nutrient that is underconsumed by many elderly people is:

Which of the following sources of protein are most appropriate for older adults?

Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency.

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common in older adults than in young people.

The protein needs of older adults appear to be about the same as those of younger people.

Research supports the notion that an overload of minerals in the body causes Alzheimer's disease.

Why are some elderly people at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency?

older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

status in women generally improves:

intakes should be moderate in the diets of most older adults because:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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