Question 1

In Alzheimer's disease, the brain develops _____ and _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) stellaroid plaques; neural tube tangles 
B) senile plaques; neuromuscular fibers 
C) senile plaques; neurofibrillary tangles 
D) free-radicals; senile tangles 
E) loose plaques; free-radicals 
A) stellaroid plaques; neural tube tangles 
B) senile plaques; neuromuscular fibers 
C) senile plaques; neurofibrillary tangles 
D) free-radicals; senile tangles 
E) loose plaques; free-radicals C

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: toxicants

Accepted Answer

The Answer of any of a number of mineral ions, is...

Question 3

Severe fat restriction among older adults may lead to:

Accepted Answer

A) nutrient deficiencies. 
B) weight gain. 
C) greater risk of cancer. 
D) dehydration. 
E) depression. 
A) nutrient deficiencies. 
B) weight gain. 
C) greater risk of cancer. 
D) dehydration. 
E) depression. A

Question 4

List ten ways that older adults can stretch their food dollars. ​

Accepted Answer

​ 
There are a number of ways older adul

Question 5

Moderate energy restriction increases:

Accepted Answer

A) body weight. 
B) body fat. 
C) insulin resistance. 
D) HDL cholesterol levels. 
E) LDL cholesterol levels. 
A) body weight. 
B) body fat. 
C) insulin resistance. 
D) HDL cholesterol levels. 
E) LDL cholesterol levels.

Question 6

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort. ​

Accepted Answer

A) meat 
B) fruit 
C) milk 
D) bread 
E) vegetables 
A) meat 
B) fruit 
C) milk 
D) bread 
E) vegetables

Question 7

One nutrient that is under-consumed by many elderly people is:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A. 
B) protein. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) vitamin C. 
E) triglycerides. 
A) vitamin A. 
B) protein. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) vitamin C. 
E) triglycerides.

Question 8

Describe why energy needs decline with advancing age. ​

Accepted Answer

As a general rule, adult energy needs de

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: food insecurity

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the United Nations Children's Fund and the is...

Question 10

A deficiency in _____ can depress the appetite and blunt the sense of taste. ​

Accepted Answer

A) selenium 
B) copper 
C) iron 
D) calcium 
E) zinc 
A) selenium 
B) copper 
C) iron 
D) calcium 
E) zinc

Question 11

Why is dehydration a risk for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration is a risk for older adults,

Question 12

Protein is especially important for older adults to:

Accepted Answer

A) promote sarcopenia. 
B) rebuild aging bones. 
C) support a healthy immune system. 
D) prevent macular degeneration. 
E) offset rheumatoid arthritis. 
A) promote sarcopenia. 
B) rebuild aging bones. 
C) support a healthy immune system. 
D) prevent macular degeneration. 
E) offset rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 13

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a diet that is:

Accepted Answer

A) low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) high in vitamins A, C, and E. 
C) restricted in kcalories. 
D) low in carbohydrates. 
E) low in saturated fat and low in omega-6 fatty acids. 
A) low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
B) high in vitamins A, C, and E. 
C) restricted in kcalories. 
D) low in carbohydrates. 
E) low in saturated fat and low in omega-6 fatty acids.

Question 14

Osteoarthritis is a common condition among _____ adults. ​

Accepted Answer

A) senile 
B) blind 
C) obese 
D) underweight 
E) active 
A) senile 
B) blind 
C) obese 
D) underweight 
E) active

Question 15

Which factor increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older adults? ​

Accepted Answer

A) not using enough antacids 
B) increased stomach acid secretion 
C) chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines 
D) elevated heart rates during seizures 
E) limited intake of milk 
A) not using enough antacids 
B) increased stomach acid secretion 
C) chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines 
D) elevated heart rates during seizures 
E) limited intake of milk

Question 16

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The largest federal food assistance program is:

Accepted Answer

A) WIC. 
B) SNAP. 
C) WHO. 
D) USDA. 
E) UNICEF. 
A) WIC. 
B) SNAP. 
C) WHO. 
D) USDA. 
E) UNICEF.

Question 18

The older adult's intake of fruits and vegetables may be limited because of:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased visual acuity. 
B) decreased muscle mass. 
C) adequate cooking facilities. 
D) chewing problems. 
E) decreased sense of smell. 
A) decreased visual acuity. 
B) decreased muscle mass. 
C) adequate cooking facilities. 
D) chewing problems. 
E) decreased sense of smell.

Question 19

Iron status in women generally improves:

Accepted Answer

A) after menopause. 
B) with daily exercise. 
C) as muscle mass decreases. 
D) during perimenopause. 
E) as bone mass decreases. 
A) after menopause. 
B) with daily exercise. 
C) as muscle mass decreases. 
D) during perimenopause. 
E) as bone mass decreases.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: U5MR

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the treatment of dehydration with an oral is...

Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

In Alzheimer's disease, the brain develops _____ and _____. ​

Severe fat restriction among older adults may lead to:

List ten ways that older adults can stretch their food dollars. ​

Moderate energy restriction increases:

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort. ​

One nutrient that is under-consumed by many elderly people is:

Describe why energy needs decline with advancing age. ​

A deficiency in _____ can depress the appetite and blunt the sense of taste. ​

Why is dehydration a risk for older adults?

Protein is especially important for older adults to:

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a diet that is:

Osteoarthritis is a common condition among _____ adults. ​

Which factor increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older adults? ​

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts. ​

The largest federal food assistance program is:

The older adult's intake of fruits and vegetables may be limited because of:

Iron status in women generally improves:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

In Alzheimer's disease, the brain develops _ and _.

List ten ways that older adults can stretch their food dollars.

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

Describe why energy needs decline with advancing age.

A deficiency in _____ can depress the appetite and blunt the sense of taste.

Osteoarthritis is a common condition among _____ adults.

Which factor increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older adults?

Studies suggest that a diet providing ample carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E may help to prevent the early onset of cataracts.