Question 1

Which of the following regimens would best help an elderly person to maintain functional status?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen pills and walking downstairs 
B) Healthy diet and stress-reduction biofeedback 
C) Swimming with webbed gloves and walking 2-3 times/week 
D) Calcium supplements and walking 2-3 times/week 
A) Estrogen pills and walking downstairs 
B) Healthy diet and stress-reduction biofeedback 
C) Swimming with webbed gloves and walking 2-3 times/week 
D) Calcium supplements and walking 2-3 times/week

Question 2

Use the following case study to answer questions.
Mrs.Brown is 55 years old and 5 ft.3 in.tall,with a medium frame.She reports having lost 20 pounds in the last 6 months and now weighs 130 pounds.She eats 2 meals a day and is complaining that food has lost its taste,and when she eats,she feels something sticking in her throat,pain,and discomfort;she has ill-fitting dentures that she does not wear very often.
-What is Mrs.Brown's BMI?

Accepted Answer

A) 17 
B) 23 
C) 26 
D) 31 
E) 34 
A) 17 
B) 23 
C) 26 
D) 31 
E) 34

Question 3

Use the following case study to answer questions.
Mrs.Brown is 55 years old and 5 ft.3 in.tall,with a medium frame.She reports having lost 20 pounds in the last 6 months and now weighs 130 pounds.She eats 2 meals a day and is complaining that food has lost its taste,and when she eats,she feels something sticking in her throat,pain,and discomfort;she has ill-fitting dentures that she does not wear very often.
-What would be an appropriate amount of protein to recommend to Mrs.Brown if she is eating 1,000 Calories per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 55 grams/day 
B) 77 grams/day 
C) 95 grams/day 
D) 100 grams/day 
E) >100 grams/day 
A) 55 grams/day 
B) 77 grams/day 
C) 95 grams/day 
D) 100 grams/day 
E) >100 grams/day

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the DETERMINE warning signs of poor nutritional health?

Accepted Answer

A) Disease 
B) Early detection 
C) Economic hardship 
D) Elder years above 80 
E) Involuntary weight loss/gain 
A) Disease 
B) Early detection 
C) Economic hardship 
D) Elder years above 80 
E) Involuntary weight loss/gain

Question 5

When the vitamin B₁₂ intakes of elderly individuals are inadequate,their serum B₁₂ levels increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

France and Japan have a lower caloric intakes than the U.S.and both have longer life expectancies;therefore,a calorically restricted diet can extend the life span in humans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The DETERMINE checklist from the NSI is used to ALERT seniors to possible nutrition-related health concerns,but is not in itself used to diagnose poor nutritional health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A 65-year-old woman who takes several prescription medications wants to join the water fitness class for seniors.This woman should be seen by a doctor before beginning the exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A 75-year-old man was trying to live on a limited food budget.He asked for help reading the food label on a carton of calcium-fortified orange juice.What information would be important for him to know?

Accepted Answer

A) Older adults need more vitamin C than what is recommended on the label. 
B) If the label says one 8-oz serving meets the DV for calcium,then the gentleman would need almost 1.2 servings or 10 oz. 
C) The elderly man should try and consume the DV for energy,2000 Calories. 
D) All of the above information would be important for him to know. 
A) Older adults need more vitamin C than what is recommended on the label. 
B) If the label says one 8-oz serving meets the DV for calcium,then the gentleman would need almost 1.2 servings or 10 oz. 
C) The elderly man should try and consume the DV for energy,2000 Calories. 
D) All of the above information would be important for him to know.

Question 10

Body composition changes associated with aging are irreversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Having a deficiency of which vitamin has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Folate 
C) Calcium 
D) All the B vitamins and vitamin C 
E) Fat-soluble vitamins only (A,D,E,K) 
A) Iron 
B) Folate 
C) Calcium 
D) All the B vitamins and vitamin C 
E) Fat-soluble vitamins only (A,D,E,K)

Question 12

What are the top two conditions with the highest scores on the DETERMINE nutritional health checklist?

Accepted Answer

A) Eating 3 medications/day and >3 alcohol drinks/day 
C) Illness that changes the types of food eaten and not having enough money to buy food 
D) Living alone and >3 medications/day 
A) Eating 3 medications/day and >3 alcohol drinks/day 
C) Illness that changes the types of food eaten and not having enough money to buy food 
D) Living alone and >3 medications/day

Question 13

When height and weight cannot be measured,alternative calculations using the ulna,knee height,and _____ are suggested.

Accepted Answer

A) thigh circumference 
B) mid-upper-arm circumference 
C) waist circumference 
D) waist-to-hip ratio 
E) body mass index 
A) thigh circumference 
B) mid-upper-arm circumference 
C) waist circumference 
D) waist-to-hip ratio 
E) body mass index

Question 14

Which of the following would NOT be considered a "high-quality" source of protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Meat 
B) Milk 
C) Eggs 
D) Wheat 
E) All of the above are considered "high-quality" proteins. 
A) Meat 
B) Milk 
C) Eggs 
D) Wheat 
E) All of the above are considered "high-quality" proteins.

Question 15

Aging theories try to explain the mechanisms behind:

Accepted Answer

A) loss of physical resilience. 
B) decreased resistance to disease. 
C) physical and mental changes associated with aging. 
D) All of the above 
A) loss of physical resilience. 
B) decreased resistance to disease. 
C) physical and mental changes associated with aging. 
D) All of the above

Question 16

Oral health depends on several organ systems working together.Which of the following is NOT one of these organ systems?

Accepted Answer

A) The gastrointestinal system 
B) The musculoskeletal system 
C) The hepatobiliary system 
D) The nervous system 
E) All of the above contribute to good oral health and functioning. 
A) The gastrointestinal system 
B) The musculoskeletal system 
C) The hepatobiliary system 
D) The nervous system 
E) All of the above contribute to good oral health and functioning.

Question 17

A centenarian is defined as a person that reaches _____.

Accepted Answer

A) his/her expected life span 
B) 100 years of age 
C) 110 years of age 
D) senescence 
A) his/her expected life span 
B) 100 years of age 
C) 110 years of age 
D) senescence

Question 18

By 2030,19 percent of the population in the U.S.is expected to be:

Accepted Answer

A) 55 years old. 
B) 65 or more years old. 
C) 75 or more years old. 
D) 85 years old. 
A) 55 years old. 
B) 65 or more years old. 
C) 75 or more years old. 
D) 85 years old.

Question 19

Theories of aging can be examined from two perspectives.Which of the following is considered one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) Natural selection theory 
B) "Wear and tear" theory 
C) Non-programmed aging theory 
D) Caloric restriction theory 
E) a and b 
A) Natural selection theory 
B) "Wear and tear" theory 
C) Non-programmed aging theory 
D) Caloric restriction theory 
E) a and b

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding theories of aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Free radical damage is known to promote chronic conditions including heart disease,cataracts,and some cancers. 
B) Scientists postulate that if they could shorten the telomeres of chromosomes more slowly than happens naturally,cell senescence could be delayed. 
C) Protein cross-links form because of exposure to high glucose levels,resulting in adverse changes in tissue and organ function. 
D) Cells from long-lived species (such as humans)have higher Hayflick limits than cells from shorter-lived species (such as mice or rats). 
A) Free radical damage is known to promote chronic conditions including heart disease,cataracts,and some cancers. 
B) Scientists postulate that if they could shorten the telomeres of chromosomes more slowly than happens naturally,cell senescence could be delayed. 
C) Protein cross-links form because of exposure to high glucose levels,resulting in adverse changes in tissue and organ function. 
D) Cells from long-lived species (such as humans)have higher Hayflick limits than cells from shorter-lived species (such as mice or rats).

Which of the following regimens would best help an elderly person to maintain functional status?

Which of the following is NOT one of the DETERMINE warning signs of poor nutritional health?

When the vitamin B₁₂ intakes of elderly individuals are inadequate,their serum B₁₂ levels increase.

France and Japan have a lower caloric intakes than the U.S.and both have longer life expectancies;therefore,a calorically restricted diet can extend the life span in humans.

The DETERMINE checklist from the NSI is used to ALERT seniors to possible nutrition-related health concerns,but is not in itself used to diagnose poor nutritional health.

A 65-year-old woman who takes several prescription medications wants to join the water fitness class for seniors.This woman should be seen by a doctor before beginning the exercise.

A 75-year-old man was trying to live on a limited food budget.He asked for help reading the food label on a carton of calcium-fortified orange juice.What information would be important for him to know?

Body composition changes associated with aging are irreversible.

Having a deficiency of which vitamin has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly?

What are the top two conditions with the highest scores on the DETERMINE nutritional health checklist?

When height and weight cannot be measured,alternative calculations using the ulna,knee height,and _____ are suggested.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a "high-quality" source of protein?

Aging theories try to explain the mechanisms behind:

Oral health depends on several organ systems working together.Which of the following is NOT one of these organ systems?

A centenarian is defined as a person that reaches _____.

By 2030,19 percent of the population in the U.S.is expected to be:

Theories of aging can be examined from two perspectives.Which of the following is considered one of these?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding theories of aging?

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Exam 18: Nutrition and Older Adults

Which of the following regimens would best help an elderly person to maintain functional status?

Which of the following is NOT one of the DETERMINE warning signs of poor nutritional health?

When the vitamin B₁₂ intakes of elderly individuals are inadequate,their serum B₁₂ levels increase.

France and Japan have a lower caloric intakes than the U.S.and both have longer life expectancies;therefore,a calorically restricted diet can extend the life span in humans.

The DETERMINE checklist from the NSI is used to ALERT seniors to possible nutrition-related health concerns,but is not in itself used to diagnose poor nutritional health.

A 65-year-old woman who takes several prescription medications wants to join the water fitness class for seniors.This woman should be seen by a doctor before beginning the exercise.

A 75-year-old man was trying to live on a limited food budget.He asked for help reading the food label on a carton of calcium-fortified orange juice.What information would be important for him to know?

Body composition changes associated with aging are irreversible.

Having a deficiency of which vitamin has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly?

What are the top two conditions with the highest scores on the DETERMINE nutritional health checklist?

When height and weight cannot be measured,alternative calculations using the ulna,knee height,and _____ are suggested.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a "high-quality" source of protein?

Aging theories try to explain the mechanisms behind:

Oral health depends on several organ systems working together.Which of the following is NOT one of these organ systems?

A centenarian is defined as a person that reaches _____.

By 2030,19 percent of the population in the U.S.is expected to be:

Theories of aging can be examined from two perspectives.Which of the following is considered one of these?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding theories of aging?

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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