Question 1

What is the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA 
B)  maintaining appropriate body weight 
C)  monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability 
D)  treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles 
E)  taking vitamin and mineral supplements appropriate for dementia treatment 
A)  ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA 
B)  maintaining appropriate body weight 
C)  monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability 
D)  treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles 
E)  taking vitamin and mineral supplements appropriate for dementia treatment

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes the iron intake of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron needs of men increase throughout their lifetime. 
B)  Iron-deficiency anemia is more common among older adults than among younger people. 
C)  Antacids tend to increase iron stores. 
D)  Elevated iron stores are likely to be found in older people who eat red meat and take iron supplements. 
E)  Elevated iron stores impair immunity, which can lead to infectious diseases. 
A)  Iron needs of men increase throughout their lifetime. 
B)  Iron-deficiency anemia is more common among older adults than among younger people. 
C)  Antacids tend to increase iron stores. 
D)  Elevated iron stores are likely to be found in older people who eat red meat and take iron supplements. 
E)  Elevated iron stores impair immunity, which can lead to infectious diseases.

Question 3

Which of the following statements describes a connection between nutrition and cataract formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts. 
B)  Adequate intakes of vitamin K and folate seem to delay the onset of cataract formation. 
C)  Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts. 
D)  Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts. 
E)  Antioxidant supplements appear to prevent cataracts. 
A)  Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts. 
B)  Adequate intakes of vitamin K and folate seem to delay the onset of cataract formation. 
C)  Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts. 
D)  Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts. 
E)  Antioxidant supplements appear to prevent cataracts.

Question 4

________ initiate and conduct nerve impulse transmissions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ initiate and conduct nerve impulse transmissions....

Question 5

The age in years from the date of birth is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The age in years from the date...

Question 6

Which of the following statements accurately describes alcohol use among the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons. 
B)  The proportion of binge drinkers is greater in the elderly than in any other age group. 
C)  In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior, such as illicit drug use. 
D)  Determining alcohol abuse among the elderly community requires costly assessment by medical professionals. 
E)  Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence. 
A)  Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons. 
B)  The proportion of binge drinkers is greater in the elderly than in any other age group. 
C)  In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior, such as illicit drug use. 
D)  Determining alcohol abuse among the elderly community requires costly assessment by medical professionals. 
E)  Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.

Question 7

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man. Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  physiological 
C)  ephemeral 
D)  transient 
E)  historical 
A)  chronological 
B)  physiological 
C)  ephemeral 
D)  transient 
E)  historical

Question 8

Which of the following statements describes the mineral nutrition of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. 
B)  Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. 
C)  Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. 
D)  Vitamin D is more readily absorbed by the thinner skin of this group. 
E)  Folate excesses are fairly common. 
A)  Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. 
B)  Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. 
C)  Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. 
D)  Vitamin D is more readily absorbed by the thinner skin of this group. 
E)  Folate excesses are fairly common.

Question 9

Which type of arthritis most commonly disables older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  gout 
D)  fibromyalgia 
E)  psoriatic arthritis 
A)  osteoarthritis 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  gout 
D)  fibromyalgia 
E)  psoriatic arthritis

Question 10

________ is a general term referring to any threat to a person's well-being.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a general term referring to...

Question 11

What form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoarthritis 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  gout 
D)  fibromyalgia 
E)  psoriatic arthritis 
A)  osteoarthritis 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  gout 
D)  fibromyalgia 
E)  psoriatic arthritis

Question 12

A person who has difficulty swallowing has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  edentulous 
B)  sarcopenia 
C)  dysphagia 
D)  pressure ulcers 
E)  gout 
A)  edentulous 
B)  sarcopenia 
C)  dysphagia 
D)  pressure ulcers 
E)  gout

Question 13

To ascertain the risk of malnutrition among older people, the Nutrition Screening Initiative uses a checklist based on the word ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluate 
B)  identify 
C)  decide 
D)  assess 
E)  determine 
A)  evaluate 
B)  identify 
C)  decide 
D)  assess 
E)  determine

Question 14

Approximately how many people in the United States are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 million 
B)  10 million 
C)  50 million 
D)  500 million 
E)  5 billion 
A)  5 million 
B)  10 million 
C)  50 million 
D)  500 million 
E)  5 billion

Question 15

In Sardinia, Italy, and Nicoya, Costa Rica, people live long, healthy, and active lives well past 100 years. These places collectively are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Red Zones 
B)  Blue Zones 
C)  Age Hot Spots 
D)  Longevity Hot Spots 
E)  Quality Circles 
A)  Red Zones 
B)  Blue Zones 
C)  Age Hot Spots 
D)  Longevity Hot Spots 
E)  Quality Circles

Question 16

Adults aged 51 to 70 who engage in minimal outdoor activity, need ________ micrograms of vitamin D daily.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  25 
D)  30 
E)  35 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  25 
D)  30 
E)  35

Question 17

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs of the Older Americans Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eligibility begins at 50. 
B)  There are no income limits for eligibility. 
C)  Meals on Wheels is generally preferred to congregate meals. 
D)  Currently, only luncheon meals are offered. 
E)  Meals for people with special dietary needs are offered, but less frequently that regular meals. 
A)  Eligibility begins at 50. 
B)  There are no income limits for eligibility. 
C)  Meals on Wheels is generally preferred to congregate meals. 
D)  Currently, only luncheon meals are offered. 
E)  Meals for people with special dietary needs are offered, but less frequently that regular meals.

Question 18

The CDC recommends that older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive) days a week, at a moderate to high intensity, for ________ repetitions per exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  20 to 25 
D)  25 to 30 
E)  35 to 40 
A)  10 to 15 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  20 to 25 
D)  25 to 30 
E)  35 to 40

Question 19

The loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging is called "_________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The loss of brain function beyond the...

Question 20

Why is dehydration a common problem among older adults?

Accepted Answer

Despite real fluid needs, many older peo

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

What is the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following statements describes the iron intake of older adults?

Which of the following statements describes a connection between nutrition and cataract formation?

________ initiate and conduct nerve impulse transmissions.

The age in years from the date of birth is the ________.

Which of the following statements accurately describes alcohol use among the elderly?

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man. Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

Which of the following statements describes the mineral nutrition of older adults?

Which type of arthritis most commonly disables older people?

________ is a general term referring to any threat to a person's well-being.

What form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints?

A person who has difficulty swallowing has ________.

To ascertain the risk of malnutrition among older people, the Nutrition Screening Initiative uses a checklist based on the word ________.

Approximately how many people in the United States are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year?

In Sardinia, Italy, and Nicoya, Costa Rica, people live long, healthy, and active lives well past 100 years. These places collectively are called ________.

Adults aged 51 to 70 who engage in minimal outdoor activity, need ________ micrograms of vitamin D daily.

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs of the Older Americans Act?

The CDC recommends that older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive) days a week, at a moderate to high intensity, for ________ repetitions per exercise.

The loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging is called "_________."

Why is dehydration a common problem among older adults?

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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