Question 1

What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  no cigarettes and no alcohol 
B)  alcohol in moderation but no smoking or secondhand smoke 
C)  good nutrition and exercise 
D)  daily exercise and moderate alcohol intake 
E)  clean teeth and brisk walks 
A)  no cigarettes and no alcohol 
B)  alcohol in moderation but no smoking or secondhand smoke 
C)  good nutrition and exercise 
D)  daily exercise and moderate alcohol intake 
E)  clean teeth and brisk walks

Question 2

Theories of aging can be examined from two perspectives, one of which is the _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural selection 
B)  "wear and tear" 
C)  non-programmed aging 
D)  caloric restriction 
E)  genomic 
A)  natural selection 
B)  "wear and tear" 
C)  non-programmed aging 
D)  caloric restriction 
E)  genomic

Question 3

Genetics are thought to account for up to _____ of longevity.

Accepted Answer

A)  two-third 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
E)  one-fifth 
A)  two-third 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
E)  one-fifth

Question 4

Discuss the theories of aging and how caloric restriction may serve to prolong life.

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary Theories of aging can

Question 5

The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple counselors 
B)  multiple doctors 
C)  multiple medicines 
D)  over-the-counter drugs 
E)  prescription drugs 
A)  multiple counselors 
B)  multiple doctors 
C)  multiple medicines 
D)  over-the-counter drugs 
E)  prescription drugs

Question 6

There is general agreement that taste and smell senses are generally robust until age 50, and then they begin to decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines suggest that older adults should _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  engage in muscle strengthening exercises each day 
B)  drink water when exercising 
C)  engage in an hour of aerobic activity each week 
D)  consume salt when exercising 
E)  cut back on protein immediately before and after exercising 
A)  engage in muscle strengthening exercises each day 
B)  drink water when exercising 
C)  engage in an hour of aerobic activity each week 
D)  consume salt when exercising 
E)  cut back on protein immediately before and after exercising

Question 8

What is the recommended daily allowance of iron for a female?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 mg 
B)  20 mg 
C)  35 mg 
D)  45 mg 
E)  2 mg 
A)  8 mg 
B)  20 mg 
C)  35 mg 
D)  45 mg 
E)  2 mg

Question 9

At higher doses, vitamin _____ may increase all-cause mortality and is linked to longer blood-clotting times and tendency to hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A)  B  12  
B)  K 
C)  A 
D)  E 
E)  D 
A)  B  12  
B)  K 
C)  A 
D)  E 
E)  D

Question 10

Discuss the five questions important to determine protein adequacy for an individual elderly adult. Identify the top protein sources.

Accepted Answer

The five questions include the following

What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

Theories of aging can be examined from two perspectives, one of which is the _____ theory.

Genetics are thought to account for up to _____ of longevity.

Discuss the theories of aging and how caloric restriction may serve to prolong life.

The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

There is general agreement that taste and smell senses are generally robust until age 50, and then they begin to decline.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines suggest that older adults should _____.

What is the recommended daily allowance of iron for a female?

At higher doses, vitamin _____ may increase all-cause mortality and is linked to longer blood-clotting times and tendency to hemorrhage.

Discuss the five questions important to determine protein adequacy for an individual elderly adult. Identify the top protein sources.

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Exam 18: Nutrition and Older Adults

What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

Theories of aging can be examined from two perspectives, one of which is the _____ theory.

Genetics are thought to account for up to _____ of longevity.

Discuss the theories of aging and how caloric restriction may serve to prolong life.

The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

There is general agreement that taste and smell senses are generally robust until age 50, and then they begin to decline.

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines suggest that older adults should _____.

What is the recommended daily allowance of iron for a female?

At higher doses, vitamin _____ may increase all-cause mortality and is linked to longer blood-clotting times and tendency to hemorrhage.

Discuss the five questions important to determine protein adequacy for an individual elderly adult. Identify the top protein sources.

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

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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