Question 1

Macronutrient recommendations for adults aged 70-plus are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  40-60% of energy from carbohydrates, 25-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
B)  35-55% of energy from carbohydrates, 20-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
C)  50-70% of energy from carbohydrates, 20-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
D)  45-65% of energy from carbohydrates, 20-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
E)  50-65% of energy from carbohydrates, 25-40% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
A)  40-60% of energy from carbohydrates, 25-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
B)  35-55% of energy from carbohydrates, 20-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
C)  50-70% of energy from carbohydrates, 20-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
D)  45-65% of energy from carbohydrates, 20-35% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins 
E)  50-65% of energy from carbohydrates, 25-40% of energy from fats, and 10-35% of energy from proteins

Question 2

Identify an age-associated physiological system change of the endocrine system that affects nutritional health.

Accepted Answer

A)  blunted thirst regulation 
B)  reduced work capacity 
C)  slower peristalsis 
D)  reduced glucose tolerance 
E)  increased arterial stiffening 
A)  blunted thirst regulation 
B)  reduced work capacity 
C)  slower peristalsis 
D)  reduced glucose tolerance 
E)  increased arterial stiffening

Question 3

What is the most common reason that vitamin B  12  deficiency occurs in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diets are frequently low in vitamin B  12  since oral problems and financial difficulties limit meat intake and meats are the best dietary sources of B  12  . 
B)  The elderly have an inefficient digestive system and slow metabolism. 
C)  Their diets primarily provide synthetic forms of vitamin B  12  , which are less absorbable than the protein-bound form found naturally in foods. 
D)  The elderly have a higher incidence of bacterial overgrowth, which decreases the secretion of hydrochloric acid. 
E)  B  12  supplements are expensive, and many older adults cannot afford them. 
A)  Diets are frequently low in vitamin B  12  since oral problems and financial difficulties limit meat intake and meats are the best dietary sources of B  12  . 
B)  The elderly have an inefficient digestive system and slow metabolism. 
C)  Their diets primarily provide synthetic forms of vitamin B  12  , which are less absorbable than the protein-bound form found naturally in foods. 
D)  The elderly have a higher incidence of bacterial overgrowth, which decreases the secretion of hydrochloric acid. 
E)  B  12  supplements are expensive, and many older adults cannot afford them.

Question 4

Biological systems are very simple and can explain the mechanisms of aging with a single theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Healthy teeth are protected by a(n) _____ layer.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin 
B)  fibrous 
C)  mucus 
D)  bacterial 
E)  enamel 
A)  vitamin 
B)  fibrous 
C)  mucus 
D)  bacterial 
E)  enamel

Question 6

Explain wear-and-tear theories of aging.

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary Wear-and-tear theories

Question 7

A supercentenarian is a person who has reached _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her expected life span 
B)  100 years of age 
C)  age 110 or more 
D)  99 years of age 
E)  age 75 or more 
A)  his or her expected life span 
B)  100 years of age 
C)  age 110 or more 
D)  99 years of age 
E)  age 75 or more

Question 8

Generously fortified breakfast cereals, "power" bars, and fortified beverages count as vitamin or mineral supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015, what is the recommended calorie intake for a 60-year-old female?

Accepted Answer

A)  5000 
B)  2450 
C)  1600 
D)  2100 
E)  1000 
A)  5000 
B)  2450 
C)  1600 
D)  2100 
E)  1000

Question 10

Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle stretching 
B)  swimming 
C)  aerobic activity 
D)  cognitive performance 
E)  strength training 
A)  muscle stretching 
B)  swimming 
C)  aerobic activity 
D)  cognitive performance 
E)  strength training

Question 11

A decrease in physical activity and basal metabolic rate from early to late adulthood leads to an estimated decrease in daily energy needs by _____ calories per year.

Accepted Answer

A)  7-10 
B)  12-15 
C)  20-23 
D)  25-28 
E)  34-37 
A)  7-10 
B)  12-15 
C)  20-23 
D)  25-28 
E)  34-37

Question 12

What is glycosylation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the binding of glucose to carbohydrates 
B)  the binding of glucose to proteins 
C)  the breaking down of glucose to simpler molecules 
D)  the digestion of glucose in the absence of oxygen 
E)  the synthesis of glucose in cells 
A)  the binding of glucose to carbohydrates 
B)  the binding of glucose to proteins 
C)  the breaking down of glucose to simpler molecules 
D)  the digestion of glucose in the absence of oxygen 
E)  the synthesis of glucose in cells

Question 13

Older people do not benefit from exercise as much as younger people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the 4 Cs of nutrition education. Discuss how nutrition education is different from education in general and adaptations that can be made for older learners.

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary The 4 Cs of nutrition

Question 15

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends 51% on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental factors 
B)  geographical factors 
C)  disease condition 
D)  lifestyle factors 
E)  genetics 
A)  environmental factors 
B)  geographical factors 
C)  disease condition 
D)  lifestyle factors 
E)  genetics

Question 16

Identify an age-associated physiological system change of the renal system that affects nutritional health.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased arterial stiffening 
B)  reduced number of nephrons 
C)  increase in cortisol 
D)  reduced glucose tolerance 
E)  reduced work capacity 
A)  increased arterial stiffening 
B)  reduced number of nephrons 
C)  increase in cortisol 
D)  reduced glucose tolerance 
E)  reduced work capacity

Question 17

Mrs. Brown is 61 years old, is 5′3″ tall, and has a medium frame. She is a physically active woman. She reports that she has lost 20 pounds in the last 6 months and now weighs 130 pounds. She complains of poor appetite. She eats 2 meals a day and is complaining that food has lost its taste, and when she eats, she feels something sticking in her throat, pain, and discomfort; she has ill-fitting dentures that she does not wear very often.  
Which of the following supplements is she most likely to take to improve her health?

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber supplements 
B)  magnesium supplements 
C)  multivitamin supplements 
D)  zinc supplements 
E)  iron supplements 
A)  fiber supplements 
B)  magnesium supplements 
C)  multivitamin supplements 
D)  zinc supplements 
E)  iron supplements

Question 18

The human life span remains stable at approximately _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  95-101 
B)  102-104 
C)  105-110 
D)  110-120 
E)  120-125 
A)  95-101 
B)  102-104 
C)  105-110 
D)  110-120 
E)  120-125

Question 19

Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced secretion of saliva 
B)  increased levels of estrogen and testosterone 
C)  enhanced appetite regulation 
D)  regulated breathing capacity 
E)  increased blood flow 
A)  reduced secretion of saliva 
B)  increased levels of estrogen and testosterone 
C)  enhanced appetite regulation 
D)  regulated breathing capacity 
E)  increased blood flow

Question 20

Chronological age commonly serves as a proxy measure for predicting health status and functional abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Macronutrient recommendations for adults aged 70-plus are _____.

Identify an age-associated physiological system change of the endocrine system that affects nutritional health.

What is the most common reason that vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency occurs in older adults?

Biological systems are very simple and can explain the mechanisms of aging with a single theory.

Healthy teeth are protected by a(n) _____ layer.

Explain wear-and-tear theories of aging.

A supercentenarian is a person who has reached _____.

Generously fortified breakfast cereals, "power" bars, and fortified beverages count as vitamin or mineral supplements.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015, what is the recommended calorie intake for a 60-year-old female?

Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

A decrease in physical activity and basal metabolic rate from early to late adulthood leads to an estimated decrease in daily energy needs by _____ calories per year.

What is glycosylation?

Older people do not benefit from exercise as much as younger people.

Identify the 4 Cs of nutrition education. Discuss how nutrition education is different from education in general and adaptations that can be made for older learners.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends 51% on _____.

Identify an age-associated physiological system change of the renal system that affects nutritional health.

The human life span remains stable at approximately _____ years.

Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

Chronological age commonly serves as a proxy measure for predicting health status and functional abilities.

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Exam 18: Nutrition and Older Adults

Macronutrient recommendations for adults aged 70-plus are _____.

Identify an age-associated physiological system change of the endocrine system that affects nutritional health.

What is the most common reason that vitamin B 12 deficiency occurs in older adults?

Biological systems are very simple and can explain the mechanisms of aging with a single theory.

Healthy teeth are protected by a(n) _____ layer.

Explain wear-and-tear theories of aging.

A supercentenarian is a person who has reached _____.

Generously fortified breakfast cereals, "power" bars, and fortified beverages count as vitamin or mineral supplements.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015, what is the recommended calorie intake for a 60-year-old female?

Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

A decrease in physical activity and basal metabolic rate from early to late adulthood leads to an estimated decrease in daily energy needs by _____ calories per year.

What is glycosylation?

Older people do not benefit from exercise as much as younger people.

Identify the 4 Cs of nutrition education. Discuss how nutrition education is different from education in general and adaptations that can be made for older learners.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends 51% on _____.

Identify an age-associated physiological system change of the renal system that affects nutritional health.

The human life span remains stable at approximately _____ years.

Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

Chronological age commonly serves as a proxy measure for predicting health status and functional abilities.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

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What is the most common reason that vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency occurs in older adults?