Question 1

Charles is at Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is a food-related symptom that occurs during this stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unable to sit still for a long period of time 
B)  Forgets what to do with food 
C)  Requires total feeding assistance 
D)  Cannot feed self 
A)  Unable to sit still for a long period of time 
B)  Forgets what to do with food 
C)  Requires total feeding assistance 
D)  Cannot feed self

Question 2

Research suggests that a diet based on rice, fish, vegetable proteins, fruits, vegetables, and some meat contributes to longevity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following can be achieved by slowing the biological changes that accrue over time and delaying the diseases of aging enough to reach the limits of life span before any symptoms emerge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immortality 
B)  Compression of morbidity 
C)  Limitation of mortality 
D)  Life span elongation 
A)  Immortality 
B)  Compression of morbidity 
C)  Limitation of mortality 
D)  Life span elongation

Question 4

Which of the following describes a synthetic version of a compound in the electron transport chain that is marketed to older adults as a way to slow aging by improving the immune system? It has been reported that it does not boost immune function and may be dangerous for people with poor circulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mega dose multivitamins 
B)  Coenzyme Q 
C)  Superoxide dismutase 
D)  Green coffee extract 
A)  Mega dose multivitamins 
B)  Coenzyme Q 
C)  Superoxide dismutase 
D)  Green coffee extract

Question 5

Persons at highest risk for drug-nutrient interactions include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take many drugs, including alcohol 
B)  Require only temporary, short-term, drug therapy 
C)  Have excellent nutrition status 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Take many drugs, including alcohol 
B)  Require only temporary, short-term, drug therapy 
C)  Have excellent nutrition status 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 6

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than ________ drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and ______ drinks per day for men.

Accepted Answer

A)  one/two 
B)  two/four 
C)  three/four 
D)  four/five 
A)  one/two 
B)  two/four 
C)  three/four 
D)  four/five

Question 7

Which of the following is not a socioeconomic factor affecting the nutritional status of the aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced income with retirement 
B)  Insufficient funds for purchase of food 
C)  Skipping meals 
D)  Decreased medical expenses 
A)  Reduced income with retirement 
B)  Insufficient funds for purchase of food 
C)  Skipping meals 
D)  Decreased medical expenses

Question 8

Carol is 67 years old and takes seven prescription medications per week. She is part of the ______ of women over the age of 65 who take five or more prescription medications per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  11% 
B)  23% 
C)  29% 
D)  36% 
A)  11% 
B)  23% 
C)  29% 
D)  36%

Question 9

Participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program services had ____________ diversity in their diets and higher intakes of essential nutrients, and they were _______ likely to report food insecurity than nonparticipants.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater/less 
B)  lower/less 
C)  lower/more 
D)  greater/more 
A)  greater/less 
B)  lower/less 
C)  lower/more 
D)  greater/more

Question 10

A community nutritionist contributing to homemaker care may work with all but which of the following professionals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interior designer 
B)  Speech therapist 
C)  Physical therapist 
D)  Occupational therapist 
A)  Interior designer 
B)  Speech therapist 
C)  Physical therapist 
D)  Occupational therapist

Charles is at Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is a food-related symptom that occurs during this stage?

Research suggests that a diet based on rice, fish, vegetable proteins, fruits, vegetables, and some meat contributes to longevity.

Which of the following can be achieved by slowing the biological changes that accrue over time and delaying the diseases of aging enough to reach the limits of life span before any symptoms emerge?

Persons at highest risk for drug-nutrient interactions include which of the following?

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than __ drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and drinks per day for men.

Which of the following is not a socioeconomic factor affecting the nutritional status of the aging?

Carol is 67 years old and takes seven prescription medications per week. She is part of the ______ of women over the age of 65 who take five or more prescription medications per week.

Participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program services had ______ diversity in their diets and higher intakes of essential nutrients, and they were _ likely to report food insecurity than nonparticipants.

A community nutritionist contributing to homemaker care may work with all but which of the following professionals?

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutrition Screening and Assessment

Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Methods

Us Nutrition Monitoring and Food Assistance Programs

Cultural Influences and Public Health Nutrition

Public Policy and Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition: an International Perspective

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence

Adulthood: Special Health Issues

Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs

Theories and Models for Health Promotion and Changing Nutrition Behavior

Acquiring Grantsmanship Skills

Ethics and Nutrition Practice

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition Programs and the Role of Food Industry in Food Choice

Private and Government Healthcare Systems

Nutrition and Health: Assessment, Ethics, Marketing, and Disease Prevention

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Exam 11: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in Older Persons

Charles is at Stage 2 of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is a food-related symptom that occurs during this stage?

Research suggests that a diet based on rice, fish, vegetable proteins, fruits, vegetables, and some meat contributes to longevity.

Which of the following can be achieved by slowing the biological changes that accrue over time and delaying the diseases of aging enough to reach the limits of life span before any symptoms emerge?

Persons at highest risk for drug-nutrient interactions include which of the following?

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than ________ drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and ______ drinks per day for men.

Which of the following is not a socioeconomic factor affecting the nutritional status of the aging?

Carol is 67 years old and takes seven prescription medications per week. She is part of the ______ of women over the age of 65 who take five or more prescription medications per week.

Participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program services had ____________ diversity in their diets and higher intakes of essential nutrients, and they were _______ likely to report food insecurity than nonparticipants.

A community nutritionist contributing to homemaker care may work with all but which of the following professionals?

Community Nutrition and Public Health

Nutrition Screening and Assessment

Nutritional Epidemiology and Research Methods

Us Nutrition Monitoring and Food Assistance Programs

Cultural Influences and Public Health Nutrition

Public Policy and Nutrition

Public Health Nutrition: an International Perspective

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence

Adulthood: Special Health Issues

Principles of Planning Effective Community Nutrition Programs

Theories and Models for Health Promotion and Changing Nutrition Behavior

Acquiring Grantsmanship Skills

Ethics and Nutrition Practice

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition Programs and the Role of Food Industry in Food Choice

Private and Government Healthcare Systems

Nutrition and Health: Assessment, Ethics, Marketing, and Disease Prevention

Filters

Older persons should limit alcohol consumption to no more than __ drink (4 to 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer, or a 1.5 ounce shot of 80-proof liquor) per day for women and drinks per day for men.

Participants of the Elderly Nutrition Program services had ______ diversity in their diets and higher intakes of essential nutrients, and they were _ likely to report food insecurity than nonparticipants.