Question 1

Aging most likely is the result of

Accepted Answer

A) slow cell death. 
B) acute death of an organ. 
C) complete death of the immune system. 
D) slow cell multiplication. 
A) slow cell death. 
B) acute death of an organ. 
C) complete death of the immune system. 
D) slow cell multiplication.

Question 2

Edna,age 75,does not tolerate dairy products well.Which of the following practices would be most appropriate for Edna to increase calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat more meat 
B) Decrease protein intake 
C) Eliminate all dairy 
D) Consume small amounts of milk at mealtime 
A) Eat more meat 
B) Decrease protein intake 
C) Eliminate all dairy 
D) Consume small amounts of milk at mealtime

Question 3

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories,they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient density. 
B) energy density. 
C) liquid calories. 
D) fat. 
A) nutrient density. 
B) energy density. 
C) liquid calories. 
D) fat.

Question 4

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Accepted Answer

A) osteoarthritis. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) gallstones. 
D) constipation. 
A) osteoarthritis. 
B) diarrhea. 
C) gallstones. 
D) constipation.

Question 5

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining.Which of the following may significantly impact mental status?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoiding brain games 
B) Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle 
C) Eating a primary plant-based diet 
D) Taking nutrition supplements 
A) Avoiding brain games 
B) Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle 
C) Eating a primary plant-based diet 
D) Taking nutrition supplements

Question 6

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Brain 
B) Stomach 
C) Liver 
D) Kidneys 
A) Brain 
B) Stomach 
C) Liver 
D) Kidneys

Question 7

Which of the following typically increases with aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Thirst 
B) Lean tissue levels 
C) Immune function 
D) Fat stores 
A) Thirst 
B) Lean tissue levels 
C) Immune function 
D) Fat stores

Question 8

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by

Accepted Answer

A) reduced taste sensitivity. 
B) increased physical mobility. 
C) enhanced thirst response. 
D) production of melatonin. 
A) reduced taste sensitivity. 
B) increased physical mobility. 
C) enhanced thirst response. 
D) production of melatonin.

Question 9

Long-term aspirin use by an elderly person could increase the need for what nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Potassium 
C) Thiamin 
D) Iron 
A) Calcium 
B) Potassium 
C) Thiamin 
D) Iron

Question 10

Which of the following is not part of the DETERMINE acronym?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating poorly 
B) Depression 
C) Economic hardship 
D) Multiple medications 
A) Eating poorly 
B) Depression 
C) Economic hardship 
D) Multiple medications

Question 11

Currently,life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.

Accepted Answer

A) 78;71 
B) 75;75 
C) 78;80 
D) 76;81 
A) 78;71 
B) 75;75 
C) 78;80 
D) 76;81

Question 12

Elements of the Go4Life campaign from the National Institute on Aging include endurance,strength,balance,and

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient density. 
B) flexibility. 
C) yoga. 
D) mindfulness. 
A) nutrient density. 
B) flexibility. 
C) yoga. 
D) mindfulness.

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: This hormone circulates at high concentrations in young men but falls during aging
Loss of muscle mass
The average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year
Tendency for efficient use of energy that predisposes a person to weight gain
Process by which glucose attaches to and damages proteins.
The extent to which an organ can preserve essentially normal function despite decreasing cell number or cell activity
The potential oldest age a person can reach
Unit of renal cells that filters wastes from the bloodstream and deposits them into the urine
Delay of onset of disabilities caused by chronic diseases
Substance found in high amounts in fish that may enhance mental function and reduce depression

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Testosterone and Reserve capacity and Life span is...

Question 14

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

Accepted Answer

A) participation in a congregate meal program. 
B) antidepressant medications. 
C) bed rest. 
D) low-dose aspirin. 
A) participation in a congregate meal program. 
B) antidepressant medications. 
C) bed rest. 
D) low-dose aspirin.

Question 15

The maximum number of years a human can live is called

Accepted Answer

A) life morbidity. 
B) life span. 
C) life cycle staging. 
D) life expectancy. 
A) life morbidity. 
B) life span. 
C) life cycle staging. 
D) life expectancy.

Question 16

Which of the following would be included in a basic plan for health promotion and disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

A) Getting 4-6 hours of sleep a night. 
B) Consuming a plant-based dietary pattern 
C) Smoking e-cigarettes 
D) Consuming 3 to 5 ounces of alcohol daily 
A) Getting 4-6 hours of sleep a night. 
B) Consuming a plant-based dietary pattern 
C) Smoking e-cigarettes 
D) Consuming 3 to 5 ounces of alcohol daily

Question 17

A genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat is called

Accepted Answer

A) energy reserve. 
B) thrifty metabolism. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) thrifty reserve. 
A) energy reserve. 
B) thrifty metabolism. 
C) homeostasis. 
D) thrifty reserve.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Aging is a disease. 
B) Models have been designed that are very predictive of the aging process. 
C) The rate of aging is based on heredity and no amount of lifestyle modification can alter it. 
D) Development of chronic disease is not an inevitable consequence of aging. 
A) Aging is a disease. 
B) Models have been designed that are very predictive of the aging process. 
C) The rate of aging is based on heredity and no amount of lifestyle modification can alter it. 
D) Development of chronic disease is not an inevitable consequence of aging.

Question 19

Which of the following would not benefit an Alzheimer's patient?

Accepted Answer

A) Regular physical activity 
B) Limiting all sun exposure 
C) Eating fish two times per week 
D) Limiting intake of saturated and trans fat 
A) Regular physical activity 
B) Limiting all sun exposure 
C) Eating fish two times per week 
D) Limiting intake of saturated and trans fat

Question 20

Consuming adequate protein and ______ helps maximize the health of the immune system in elderly individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) selenium 
B) copper 
C) calcium 
D) zinc 
A) selenium 
B) copper 
C) calcium 
D) zinc

Aging most likely is the result of

Edna,age 75,does not tolerate dairy products well.Which of the following practices would be most appropriate for Edna to increase calcium levels?

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories,they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining.Which of the following may significantly impact mental status?

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Which of the following typically increases with aging?

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by

Long-term aspirin use by an elderly person could increase the need for what nutrient?

Which of the following is not part of the DETERMINE acronym?

Currently,life expectancy in North America is about years for men and for women.

Elements of the Go4Life campaign from the National Institute on Aging include endurance,strength,balance,and

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

The maximum number of years a human can live is called

Which of the following would be included in a basic plan for health promotion and disease prevention?

A genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat is called

Which of the following is true about aging?

Which of the following would not benefit an Alzheimer's patient?

Consuming adequate protein and ______ helps maximize the health of the immune system in elderly individuals.

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

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Exam 20: Nutrition During Adulthood

Aging most likely is the result of

Edna,age 75,does not tolerate dairy products well.Which of the following practices would be most appropriate for Edna to increase calcium levels?

Because elderly individuals need similar amounts of nutrients compared to their younger counterparts but fewer kilocalories,they should focus on diet plans that emphasize

Regular exercise along with adequate intakes of fluid and fiber are lifestyle strategies to prevent or treat

Barbara is 65 years of age and her doctor finds her mental function is declining.Which of the following may significantly impact mental status?

Where is the chief site of alcohol metabolism?

Which of the following typically increases with aging?

Food habits of older adults may be influenced by

Long-term aspirin use by an elderly person could increase the need for what nutrient?

Which of the following is not part of the DETERMINE acronym?

Currently,life expectancy in North America is about ______ years for men and ______ for women.

Elements of the Go4Life campaign from the National Institute on Aging include endurance,strength,balance,and

A single older adult who has been losing weight involuntarily may benefit from

The maximum number of years a human can live is called

Which of the following would be included in a basic plan for health promotion and disease prevention?

A genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat is called

Which of the following is true about aging?

Which of the following would not benefit an Alzheimer's patient?

Consuming adequate protein and ______ helps maximize the health of the immune system in elderly individuals.

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Filters

Currently,life expectancy in North America is about years for men and for women.