Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

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enterotoxin
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a poisonous toxin produced by molds
a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
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enterotoxin
a poisonous toxin produced by molds
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The best choice for older adults with small energy allowances is to:

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Preventive factors for _____ may include supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, some B vitamins (folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12), and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. ​

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ORT
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the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution
widespread lack of access to food caused by natural disasters, political factors, or war
an acronym formed from the elements of UNICEF's Child Survival campaign
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ORT
the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution
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What is a benefit of physical activity in older adults? ​

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Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults? ​

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How can depression be mitigated during older adulthood so that overall health can be maintained? ​

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Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency. ​

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As people grow older, the use of medicines becomes commonplace, thus increasing the potential for diet-medication interactions. ​

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Older adults are predisposed to fluid imbalances because:

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Describe the possible relationships between cataracts and nutrition.

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neurotoxin
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a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance
illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
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neurotoxin
a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
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Even for older adults, _____ is still the best source of nutrients. ​

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Many older people take in adequate amounts of:

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An important physical change of aging that affects nutrition is:

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How might a diet plan that is kcalorie restrictive actually help slow the aging process? ​

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The _____ food assistance program provides low-income older adults with coupons that can exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at community-supported roadside stands. ​

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Feeding America
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the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution
the state of having too little money to meet minimum needs for food, clothing, and shelter
nonprofit community organizations that collect surplus commodities from the government and edible but often unmarketable foods from private industry for use by nonprofit charities, institutions, and feeding programs at nominal cost
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Feeding America
the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution
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One major factor that contributes to food poverty is:

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food recovery
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the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution
international companies with direct investments and/or operative facilities in more than one country
access by all people at all times to enough food for an active and healthy life
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food recovery
the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution
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