Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Overweight people with osteoarthritis should avoid weight-bearing physical activities, such as jogging, as these types of activities place too much pressure on inflamed joints.

The fastest growing age group in the U.S. population is people over:

An example of a factor that may lead to iron deficiency among older adults is:

Because total body water decreases as people age, mild stresses such as hot weather can precipitate hypertension in older adults.

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts.

How often should older adults participate in strength training exercises?

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

Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to:

Characteristics of foods preferred by many older adults include:

Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?

Life expectancy in the U.S. is currently _____ years.

Factors such as _____ often limit older adults' abilities to obtain enough daily fiber in their diets.

Older adults spend more money per person on foods to eat at home than other age groups.

An adequate calcium intake throughout life helps protect against:

Older women should take in a total of _____ cups of beverages per day to prevent dehydration.

What describes a common risk factor for malnutrition in older adults?

The primary cause of hunger in developed countries is:

Severe fat restriction among older adults may lead to:

Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle age are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

The most important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease is: