Question 1

Define the two types of vitamin B  12  deficiency. Identify the DRI of vitamin B  12  for older adults.

Accepted Answer

The two types of vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency a

Question 2

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  18.5-24.9 
B)  25-29.9 
C)  ≥30 
D)  ≥35 
E)  ≥40 
A)  18.5-24.9 
B)  25-29.9 
C)  ≥30 
D)  ≥35 
E)  ≥40

Question 3

The most common GI-related diagnosis given in clinic visits is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation 
B)  GERD 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  food intolerance 
E)  malabsorption 
A)  constipation 
B)  GERD 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  food intolerance 
E)  malabsorption

Question 4

In the DASH sodium study, the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced sodium intake to no more than 2400 mg/day 
B)  reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day 
C)  lost 10-15% of their body weight 
D)  increased aerobic activity 
E)  had the highest blood pressure 
A)  reduced sodium intake to no more than 2400 mg/day 
B)  reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day 
C)  lost 10-15% of their body weight 
D)  increased aerobic activity 
E)  had the highest blood pressure

Question 5

Among the effects of dehydration is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in the resting heart rate 
B)  lack of thirst 
C)  susceptibility to arthritis 
D)  frequency of urination 
E)  decrease in the resting heart rate 
A)  increase in the resting heart rate 
B)  lack of thirst 
C)  susceptibility to arthritis 
D)  frequency of urination 
E)  decrease in the resting heart rate

Question 6

Name three characteristics that may place some elderly persons at an increased risk for dehydration. Identify five of the seven symptoms of dehydration.

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary Older people are less

Question 7

Shrinking in height due to osteoporosis happens quickly and with sharp, jabbing pains in the spinal column.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines and the World Health Organization (WHO) define extreme obesity as a BMI of 35.5 or higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What percentage of older people aged 65 and over consider their health to be good to excellent?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  42 
C)  60 
D)  77 
E)  90 
A)  25 
B)  42 
C)  60 
D)  77 
E)  90

Question 10

Increased homocysteine blood levels and normal levels of methylmalonic acid in the elderly are always related to vitamin B  12  deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The percentage of total body water shrinks from infancy to old age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Death rates from high blood pressure are higher for white people than for black people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List nutritional strategies to normalize blood pressure for older adults. Discuss some highlights and features of the DASH diet.

Accepted Answer

Nutritional strategies to normalize bloo

Question 14

What are the effects of stroke?

Accepted Answer

Strokes deprive the brain of needed oxyg

Question 15

No matter what the cause, older adults are at higher risk for GI conditions, which might impair their daily activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Differentiate between the two types of stroke and list factors that place an individual at higher risk for stroke.

Accepted Answer

An ischemic stroke occurs when an obstru

Question 17

The risk factors for stroke include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term high blood pressure 
B)  excessive use of alcohol 
C)  excess physical activity 
D)  caffeine 
E)  a history of migraines 
A)  short-term high blood pressure 
B)  excessive use of alcohol 
C)  excess physical activity 
D)  caffeine 
E)  a history of migraines

Question 18

Among the more common comorbidities among older Americans is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis 
B)  unintentional injury 
C)  arthritis 
D)  a hip fracture 
E)  dementia 
A)  osteoporosis 
B)  unintentional injury 
C)  arthritis 
D)  a hip fracture 
E)  dementia

Question 19

Cardioprotective medications constituted about _____ percent of all prescriptions in 2009-2010.

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  35 
C)  46 
D)  52 
E)  65 
A)  26 
B)  35 
C)  46 
D)  52 
E)  65

Question 20

Which of the following readings corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman who is diagnosed with hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  90 mm Hg/70 mm Hg 
B)  120 mm Hg/70 mm Hg 
C)  110 mm Hg/80 mm Hg 
D)  80 mm Hg/85 mm Hg 
E)  140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg 
A)  90 mm Hg/70 mm Hg 
B)  120 mm Hg/70 mm Hg 
C)  110 mm Hg/80 mm Hg 
D)  80 mm Hg/85 mm Hg 
E)  140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg

Define the two types of vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency. Identify the DRI of vitamin B ₁₂ for older adults.

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

The most common GI-related diagnosis given in clinic visits is _____.

In the DASH sodium study, the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who _____.

Among the effects of dehydration is _____.

Name three characteristics that may place some elderly persons at an increased risk for dehydration. Identify five of the seven symptoms of dehydration.

Shrinking in height due to osteoporosis happens quickly and with sharp, jabbing pains in the spinal column.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines and the World Health Organization (WHO) define extreme obesity as a BMI of 35.5 or higher.

What percentage of older people aged 65 and over consider their health to be good to excellent?

Increased homocysteine blood levels and normal levels of methylmalonic acid in the elderly are always related to vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency.

The percentage of total body water shrinks from infancy to old age.

Death rates from high blood pressure are higher for white people than for black people.

List nutritional strategies to normalize blood pressure for older adults. Discuss some highlights and features of the DASH diet.

What are the effects of stroke?

No matter what the cause, older adults are at higher risk for GI conditions, which might impair their daily activities.

Differentiate between the two types of stroke and list factors that place an individual at higher risk for stroke.

The risk factors for stroke include _____.

Among the more common comorbidities among older Americans is _____.

Cardioprotective medications constituted about _____ percent of all prescriptions in 2009-2010.

Which of the following readings corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman who is diagnosed with hypertension?

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Exam 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

Define the two types of vitamin B 12 deficiency. Identify the DRI of vitamin B 12 for older adults.

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

The most common GI-related diagnosis given in clinic visits is _____.

In the DASH sodium study, the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who _____.

Among the effects of dehydration is _____.

Name three characteristics that may place some elderly persons at an increased risk for dehydration. Identify five of the seven symptoms of dehydration.

Shrinking in height due to osteoporosis happens quickly and with sharp, jabbing pains in the spinal column.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines and the World Health Organization (WHO) define extreme obesity as a BMI of 35.5 or higher.

What percentage of older people aged 65 and over consider their health to be good to excellent?

Increased homocysteine blood levels and normal levels of methylmalonic acid in the elderly are always related to vitamin B 12 deficiency.

The percentage of total body water shrinks from infancy to old age.

Death rates from high blood pressure are higher for white people than for black people.

List nutritional strategies to normalize blood pressure for older adults. Discuss some highlights and features of the DASH diet.

What are the effects of stroke?

No matter what the cause, older adults are at higher risk for GI conditions, which might impair their daily activities.

Differentiate between the two types of stroke and list factors that place an individual at higher risk for stroke.

The risk factors for stroke include _____.

Among the more common comorbidities among older Americans is _____.

Cardioprotective medications constituted about _____ percent of all prescriptions in 2009-2010.

Which of the following readings corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman who is diagnosed with hypertension?

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Nutrition During Lactation

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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

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Define the two types of vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency. Identify the DRI of vitamin B ₁₂ for older adults.

Increased homocysteine blood levels and normal levels of methylmalonic acid in the elderly are always related to vitamin B ₁₂ deficiency.