Question 1

The DRI for vitamin B12 for adults over 51 is:

Accepted Answer

A) 2.4 mg/day. 
B) 0.24 mg/day. 
C) 2.4 µg/day. 
D) 4.0 µg/day. 
E) 4.2 µg /day. 
A) 2.4 mg/day. 
B) 0.24 mg/day. 
C) 2.4 µg/day. 
D) 4.0 µg/day. 
E) 4.2 µg /day.

Question 2

How is osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis related to diet and physical activity? ​

Accepted Answer

The most common type of arthritis that d

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: heavy metals

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest:

Accepted Answer

A) purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables . 
B) purchasing large bags of shredded cheese. 
C) purchasing eggs in large quantities. 
D) stocking up on fresh produce when in season. 
E) buying lots of groceries and give them to your neighbors. 
A) purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables . 
B) purchasing large bags of shredded cheese. 
C) purchasing eggs in large quantities. 
D) stocking up on fresh produce when in season. 
E) buying lots of groceries and give them to your neighbors.

Question 5

The estimated energy requirements for adults decreases steadily after age:

Accepted Answer

A) 19. 
B) 30. 
C) 40. 
D) 51. 
E) 65. 
A) 19. 
B) 30. 
C) 40. 
D) 51. 
E) 65.

Question 6

The most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people is:

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol. 
B) laxatives. 
C) antacids. 
D) aspirin. 
E) albumin. 
A) alcohol. 
B) laxatives. 
C) antacids. 
D) aspirin. 
E) albumin.

Question 7

Which nutrient is NOT involved in preventing cognitive decline in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin B6 
E) DHA 
A) folate 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin B6 
E) DHA

Question 8

Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost:

Accepted Answer

A) quintupled. 
B) halved. 
C) quadrupled. 
D) doubled. 
E) tripled. 
A) quintupled. 
B) halved. 
C) quadrupled. 
D) doubled. 
E) tripled.

Question 9

Basal metabolic rate declines _____ percent per decade, in part because lean body mass and thyroid hormones diminish. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 8-10 
B) 2-3 
C) ½ to 1 
D) 5 to 6 
E) 1 to 2 
A) 8-10 
B) 2-3 
C) ½ to 1 
D) 5 to 6 
E) 1 to 2

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: food banks

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the number of children who die before is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: aflatoxin

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one is...

Question 12

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years? ​

Accepted Answer

A) not smoking 
B) low to moderate alcohol consumption 
C) maintenance of moderate body weight 
D) frequent physical activity 
E) sleeping regularly and adequately 
A) not smoking 
B) low to moderate alcohol consumption 
C) maintenance of moderate body weight 
D) frequent physical activity 
E) sleeping regularly and adequately

Question 13

Vision problems in older adults may be due to:

Accepted Answer

A) being underweight. 
B) low intake of vitamins D and E. 
C) being overweight. 
D) low intake of vitamins C and E. 
E) high intake of vitamins D and E. 
A) being underweight. 
B) low intake of vitamins D and E. 
C) being overweight. 
D) low intake of vitamins C and E. 
E) high intake of vitamins D and E.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: food security

Accepted Answer

The Answer of access by all people at all times is...

Question 15

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more. ​

Accepted Answer

A) run 
B) walk 
C) cycle 
D) play basketball 
E) play cards 
A) run 
B) walk 
C) cycle 
D) play basketball 
E) play cards

Question 16

When the number of neurons in the _____ diminishes, balance and posture are affected. ​

Accepted Answer

A) hindbrain 
B) cerebral cortex 
C) cerebrum 
D) neurofibrillary tangles 
E) sensory organs 
A) hindbrain 
B) cerebral cortex 
C) cerebrum 
D) neurofibrillary tangles 
E) sensory organs

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: multinational corporations

Accepted Answer

The Answer of international companies with direct investments and/or operative is...

Question 18

For older adults, the recommendation for beverage intake, including water, is _____ cups a day for women and _____ for men. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 3; 8 
B) 6; 10 
C) 7; 12 
D) 9; 13 
E) 10; 15 
A) 3; 8 
B) 6; 10 
C) 7; 12 
D) 9; 13 
E) 10; 15

Question 19

Which protein source is most appropriate for older adults? ​

Accepted Answer

A) milk and cheese 
B) legumes and fish 
C) whole grains and legumes 
D) nonfat milk and peanut butter 
E) cottage cheese and legumes 
A) milk and cheese 
B) legumes and fish 
C) whole grains and legumes 
D) nonfat milk and peanut butter 
E) cottage cheese and legumes

Question 20

Which statement characterizes aging? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Slower aging is associated with slower metabolism. 
B) Genetics has no effect on aging. 
C) Aging cannot be slowed by a healthy lifestyle. 
D) Aging is an inevitable, natural process. 
E) Aging can be slowed with the use of appropriate supplements. 
A) Slower aging is associated with slower metabolism. 
B) Genetics has no effect on aging. 
C) Aging cannot be slowed by a healthy lifestyle. 
D) Aging is an inevitable, natural process. 
E) Aging can be slowed with the use of appropriate supplements.

The DRI for vitamin B₁₂ for adults over 51 is:

How is osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis related to diet and physical activity?

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest:

The estimated energy requirements for adults decreases steadily after age:

The most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people is:

Which nutrient is NOT involved in preventing cognitive decline in older adults?

Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost:

Basal metabolic rate declines _____ percent per decade, in part because lean body mass and thyroid hormones diminish.

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?

Vision problems in older adults may be due to:

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more.

When the number of neurons in the _____ diminishes, balance and posture are affected.

For older adults, the recommendation for beverage intake, including water, is _ cups a day for women and _ for men.

Which protein source is most appropriate for older adults?

Which statement characterizes aging?

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

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Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

The DRI for vitamin B12 for adults over 51 is:

How is osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis related to diet and physical activity? ​

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest:

The estimated energy requirements for adults decreases steadily after age:

The most common drug that can affect nutrition in older people is:

Which nutrient is NOT involved in preventing cognitive decline in older adults?

Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost:

Basal metabolic rate declines _____ percent per decade, in part because lean body mass and thyroid hormones diminish. ​

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years? ​

Vision problems in older adults may be due to:

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more. ​

When the number of neurons in the _____ diminishes, balance and posture are affected. ​

For older adults, the recommendation for beverage intake, including water, is _____ cups a day for women and _____ for men. ​

Which protein source is most appropriate for older adults? ​

Which statement characterizes aging? ​

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

The DRI for vitamin B₁₂ for adults over 51 is:

How is osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis related to diet and physical activity?

Basal metabolic rate declines _____ percent per decade, in part because lean body mass and thyroid hormones diminish.

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more.

When the number of neurons in the _____ diminishes, balance and posture are affected.

For older adults, the recommendation for beverage intake, including water, is _ cups a day for women and _ for men.

Which protein source is most appropriate for older adults?

Which statement characterizes aging?