Question 1

If a doctor prescribes a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement with 100 IU vitamin D twice a day,this is considered a prescription drug.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Use the following information to answer questions.
A 75-year-old female reports having lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months and now weighs 100 pounds;she is 5'3".She is complaining that food has lost its taste,and when she does eat,she develops severe heartburn.She is now in your office for assessment.Her daily intake is ~1000 Calories with 35 g of protein.
  
-How does her current weight compare to her usual weight?

Accepted Answer

A) She is 77% of her usual body weight 
B) She is 83% of her usual body weight 
C) She is 94% of her usual body weight 
D) She is 120% of her usual body weight 
A) She is 77% of her usual body weight 
B) She is 83% of her usual body weight 
C) She is 94% of her usual body weight 
D) She is 120% of her usual body weight

Question 3

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 18.5-24.9 
B) 25-29.9 
C) ≥ 30 
D) ≥ 35 
E) ≥ 40 
A) 18.5-24.9 
B) 25-29.9 
C) ≥ 30 
D) ≥ 35 
E) ≥ 40

Question 4

Seven signs and symptoms have been strongly related to dehydration in the elderly.Which of the following would NOT be one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) Hearing difficulty 
B) Confusion 
C) Dry tongue 
D) Sunken appearance of eyes 
E) Upper-body weakness 
A) Hearing difficulty 
B) Confusion 
C) Dry tongue 
D) Sunken appearance of eyes 
E) Upper-body weakness

Question 5

The DRI for calcium for women 51 and older is:

Accepted Answer

A) 1000 mg/day. 
B) 1200 mg/day. 
C) 1300 mg/day. 
D) 1500 mg/day. 
E) 2500 mg/day. 
A) 1000 mg/day. 
B) 1200 mg/day. 
C) 1300 mg/day. 
D) 1500 mg/day. 
E) 2500 mg/day.

Question 6

The amount of stored body water decreases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be defined as a stroke or TIA?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced cerebral blood flow 
B) An obstruction that clogs a blood vessel supplying oxygen to the brain 
C) A vessel in the brain that ruptures and decreases blood supply to the brain 
D) Plaque that builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the brain 
E) Any of these would fit the definition for stroke/TIA. 
A) Reduced cerebral blood flow 
B) An obstruction that clogs a blood vessel supplying oxygen to the brain 
C) A vessel in the brain that ruptures and decreases blood supply to the brain 
D) Plaque that builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the brain 
E) Any of these would fit the definition for stroke/TIA.

Question 8

Use the following information to answer questions.
Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.
  
-What is Mr.K's BMI?

Accepted Answer

A) 14.8 
B) 27 
C) 33 
D) 36 
E) 41 
A) 14.8 
B) 27 
C) 33 
D) 36 
E) 41

Question 9

Use the following information to answer questions.
Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.
  
-What should the dietitian ask his wife to better help him with treatment after his discharge?

Accepted Answer

A) How motivated do you think your husband is to change his habits? 
B) How often does your husband eat meals out? 
C) Who does the cooking and how willing is he/she to try new cooking methods? 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only 
A) How motivated do you think your husband is to change his habits? 
B) How often does your husband eat meals out? 
C) Who does the cooking and how willing is he/she to try new cooking methods? 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only

Question 10

Which of the following factors places an individual at higher risk for a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A) Family history 
B) Living in poverty 
C) Asian ethnicity 
D) Cigarette smoking 
E) All of the above 
A) Family history 
B) Living in poverty 
C) Asian ethnicity 
D) Cigarette smoking 
E) All of the above

Question 11

What would the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension be?

Accepted Answer

A) 90 mmHg/70 mmHg 
B) 120 mmHg/70 mmHg 
C) 110 mmHg/80 mmHg 
D) 140 mmHg/90 mmHg 
A) 90 mmHg/70 mmHg 
B) 120 mmHg/70 mmHg 
C) 110 mmHg/80 mmHg 
D) 140 mmHg/90 mmHg

Question 12

Approximately _____ of adults over 75 found it difficult or impossible to walk a quarter of a mile or climb 10 steps without resting.

Accepted Answer

A) 13% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 41% 
E) 55% 
A) 13% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 41% 
E) 55%

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Inadequate calcium intake 
B) Heavy alcohol consumption 
C) Low body weight 
D) High iron intake 
A) Inadequate calcium intake 
B) Heavy alcohol consumption 
C) Low body weight 
D) High iron intake

Question 14

Use the following information to answer questions.
Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.
  
-Mr.K is:

Accepted Answer

A) obese. 
B) overweight. 
C) normal weight. 
D) underweight. 
A) obese. 
B) overweight. 
C) normal weight. 
D) underweight.

Question 15

In the DASH-sodium study,the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced sodium intake to no more than 2400 mg/day. 
B) reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day. 
C) reduced sodium intake to no more than 1000 mg/day. 
D) increased aerobic activity. 
E) had the highest blood pressure to start. 
A) reduced sodium intake to no more than 2400 mg/day. 
B) reduced sodium intake to no more than 1500 mg/day. 
C) reduced sodium intake to no more than 1000 mg/day. 
D) increased aerobic activity. 
E) had the highest blood pressure to start.

Question 16

Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) accidents (automobile) 
C) arthritis 
D) Alzheimer's/dementia 
E) diabetes 
A) cancer 
B) accidents (automobile) 
C) arthritis 
D) Alzheimer's/dementia 
E) diabetes

Question 18

Changes in oral health are common in older adults,and may include:

Accepted Answer

A) missing teeth. 
B) cavities. 
C) xerostomia. 
D) dysgeusia. 
E) All of the above 
A) missing teeth. 
B) cavities. 
C) xerostomia. 
D) dysgeusia. 
E) All of the above

Question 19

In the National Health Interview Survey 2005-2006,nearly _____ of all adults aged 65 years and older reported having diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 5 
B) 2 in 5 
C) 3 in 5 
D) 4 in 5 
A) 1 in 5 
B) 2 in 5 
C) 3 in 5 
D) 4 in 5

If a doctor prescribes a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement with 100 IU vitamin D twice a day,this is considered a prescription drug.

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

Seven signs and symptoms have been strongly related to dehydration in the elderly.Which of the following would NOT be one of these?

The DRI for calcium for women 51 and older is:

The amount of stored body water decreases with age.

Which of the following would NOT be defined as a stroke or TIA?

Which of the following factors places an individual at higher risk for a stroke?

What would the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension be?

Approximately _____ of adults over 75 found it difficult or impossible to walk a quarter of a mile or climb 10 steps without resting.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?

In the DASH-sodium study,the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who:

Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.

Changes in oral health are common in older adults,and may include:

In the National Health Interview Survey 2005-2006,nearly _____ of all adults aged 65 years and older reported having diabetes.

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If a doctor prescribes a 500 mg calcium carbonate supplement with 100 IU vitamin D twice a day,this is considered a prescription drug.

Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of _____.

Seven signs and symptoms have been strongly related to dehydration in the elderly.Which of the following would NOT be one of these?

The DRI for calcium for women 51 and older is:

The amount of stored body water decreases with age.

Which of the following would NOT be defined as a stroke or TIA?

Which of the following factors places an individual at higher risk for a stroke?

What would the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension be?

Approximately _____ of adults over 75 found it difficult or impossible to walk a quarter of a mile or climb 10 steps without resting.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?

In the DASH-sodium study,the greatest overall blood pressure reduction occurred in the subjects who:

Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B₁₂ deficiency.

The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____.

Changes in oral health are common in older adults,and may include:

In the National Health Interview Survey 2005-2006,nearly _____ of all adults aged 65 years and older reported having diabetes.

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Infant Nutrition

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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