Question 1

People who take diuretic medications may need to take a ________ supplement.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin K 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  potassium 
E)  sodium 
A)  vitamin K 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  potassium 
E)  sodium D

Question 2

Which of the following foods has been shown to reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  red meat 
B)  whole grains 
C)  fruit juices 
D)  fish with omega-3 fatty acids 
E)  vitamin D-fortified milk 
A)  red meat 
B)  whole grains 
C)  fruit juices 
D)  fish with omega-3 fatty acids 
E)  vitamin D-fortified milk D

Question 3

An estimated ___________ of older adults in the United States are deemed obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  40% 
B)  35% 
C)  37% 
D)  55% 
E)  50% 
A)  40% 
B)  35% 
C)  37% 
D)  55% 
E)  50% B

Question 4

How might nutrition prevent and/or treat cataracts and macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

Oxidative stress appears to play a signi

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Age-related cloudy areas of the eye lenses
Average number of years lived in a given society
Joint inflammation involving a defective immune system
Loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and quality
Damage to the skin commonly seen in people who are bedridden
Substance that is essential to memory
Atrophic gastritis is characterized by inadequate amounts of this substance
Nutrient that may reduce inflammation in joints of those with rheumatoid arthritis
Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs
Also called "degenerative arthritis"
The anticoagulant warfarin acts by blocking the enzyme that activates this nutrient
Deficiency of this nutrient blunts the sense of taste
Typical stress response for women
Deficiency caused, in part, by the elderly's low intake of milk
Typical stress response for men
In the elderly, elevated stores of this mineral are more likely than deficiencies
Form of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals
Clumps of this substance make up senile plaques
Maximum number of years of life for a species
Breakdown of these compounds can lead to gout

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Osteoarthritis and Iron and Zinc and Rheumatoid is...

Question 6

How does stress affect the aging process? How do stress responses vary by sex?

Accepted Answer

As people get older, each person becomes

Question 7

A person who is edentulous should eat ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  soft foods 
B)  red meats 
C)  raw fruits and vegetables 
D)  leafy green vegetables 
E)  foods rich in vitamin C 
A)  soft foods 
B)  red meats 
C)  raw fruits and vegetables 
D)  leafy green vegetables 
E)  foods rich in vitamin C

Question 8

Hunger is persistent when energy is restricted by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  30% 
E)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  30% 
E)  50%

Question 9

What have researchers discovered about how the manipulation of diet affects the longevity of animals? What implications does this information have for humans?

Accepted Answer

Decades of research has revealed that an

Question 10

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  15 
C)  26 
D)  33 
E)  40 
A)  9 
B)  15 
C)  26 
D)  33 
E)  40

Question 11

Which of the following interferes significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  zinc 
C)  calcium 
D)  vitamin B12 
E)  vitamin C 
A)  folate 
B)  zinc 
C)  calcium 
D)  vitamin B12 
E)  vitamin C

Question 12

__________ is t he combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aging population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammaging 
B)  Dysphagic cell mass 
C)  Sarcopenic undermining 
D)  Edentulous-induced wasting 
E)  Cachexia of aging 
A)  Inflammaging 
B)  Dysphagic cell mass 
C)  Sarcopenic undermining 
D)  Edentulous-induced wasting 
E)  Cachexia of aging

Question 13

Older adults with atrophic gastritis are vulnerable to ________ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin B12 
E)  zinc 
A)  folate 
B)  calcium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  vitamin B12 
E)  zinc

Question 14

In the United States, woman who live to the age of 85, can expect to survive an additional _______ years, on average.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
E)  11 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
E)  11

Question 15

Even with the help of Social Security, how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  15 
C)  26 
D)  33 
E)  40 
A)  9 
B)  15 
C)  26 
D)  33 
E)  40

Question 16

Louis is an 80-year-old man. How much have his energy needs declined since he was 30 years old?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
E)  45% 
A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  25% 
D)  35% 
E)  45%

Question 17

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

Accepted Answer

As people age, their likelihood of takin

Question 18

What organ is affected by macular degeneration, a common condition for older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  bone 
B)  eyes 
C)  liver 
D)  kidneys 
E)  stomach 
A)  bone 
B)  eyes 
C)  liver 
D)  kidneys 
E)  stomach

Question 19

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  21-34 years 
B)  35-49 years 
C)  50-64 years 
D)  65-84 years 
E)  Over 85 years 
A)  21-34 years 
B)  35-49 years 
C)  50-64 years 
D)  65-84 years 
E)  Over 85 years

Question 20

The maximum potential human life span is currently about ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  110 
B)  120 
C)  130 
D)  140 
E)  150 
A)  110 
B)  120 
C)  130 
D)  140 
E)  150

Exam 16: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

People who take diuretic medications may need to take a ________ supplement.

Which of the following foods has been shown to reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis?

An estimated ___________ of older adults in the United States are deemed obese.

How might nutrition prevent and/or treat cataracts and macular degeneration?

How does stress affect the aging process? How do stress responses vary by sex?

A person who is edentulous should eat ________.

Hunger is persistent when energy is restricted by ________.

What have researchers discovered about how the manipulation of diet affects the longevity of animals? What implications does this information have for humans?

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Which of the following interferes significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

__________ is t he combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aging population.

Older adults with atrophic gastritis are vulnerable to ________ deficiency.

In the United States, woman who live to the age of 85, can expect to survive an additional _______ years, on average.

Even with the help of Social Security, how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

Louis is an 80-year-old man. How much have his energy needs declined since he was 30 years old?

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

What organ is affected by macular degeneration, a common condition for older people?

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

The maximum potential human life span is currently about ________ years.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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