Question 1

​What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​no cigarettes and no alcohol 
B)  ​alcohol in moderation but no smoking or second-hand smoke 
C)  ​good nutrition and exercise 
D)  ​daily exercise and moderate alcohol intake 
E)  ​clean teeth and brisk walks 
A)  ​no cigarettes and no alcohol 
B)  ​alcohol in moderation but no smoking or second-hand smoke 
C)  ​good nutrition and exercise 
D)  ​daily exercise and moderate alcohol intake 
E)  ​clean teeth and brisk walks C

Question 2

​The molecular clock theory proposes that senescence occurs because _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​telomeres capping the ends of chromosomes become shorter with each cell division and their loss eventually stops the chromosomes from replicating 
B)  ​mistakes in the replication of cells or buildup of damaging byproducts from biologic processes eventually destroy the organism 
C)  ​unstable oxygen,formed normally during metabolism,can damage cells by initiating reactions that break down cell membranes 
D)  ​fast-paced living shortens one's lifespan 
E)  ​the genetic code directs cells to divide a certain number of times during their life span 
A)  ​telomeres capping the ends of chromosomes become shorter with each cell division and their loss eventually stops the chromosomes from replicating 
B)  ​mistakes in the replication of cells or buildup of damaging byproducts from biologic processes eventually destroy the organism 
C)  ​unstable oxygen,formed normally during metabolism,can damage cells by initiating reactions that break down cell membranes 
D)  ​fast-paced living shortens one's lifespan 
E)  ​the genetic code directs cells to divide a certain number of times during their life span A

Question 3

​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends _____% on lifestyle factors and 19% on genetics.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10 
B)  ​19 
C)  ​44 
D)  ​51 
E)  ​81 
A)  ​10 
B)  ​19 
C)  ​44 
D)  ​51 
E)  ​81 D

Question 4

​Weight and body mass index (BMI)peak between ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​30-39 
B)  ​40-49 
C)  ​50-59 
D)  ​60-69 
E)  ​70-79 
A)  ​30-39 
B)  ​40-49 
C)  ​50-59 
D)  ​60-69 
E)  ​70-79

Question 5

Matching
-​OOANP

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) 
A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 6

At higher doses,vitamin _____ may increase all-cause mortality and is linked to longer blood-clotting times and tendency to hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​B12 
B)  ​K 
C)  ​A 
D)  ​E 
E)  ​D 
A)  ​B12 
B)  ​K 
C)  ​A 
D)  ​E 
E)  ​D

Question 7

Discuss the five questions important to determine protein adequacy for an individual elderly adult.Identify three of the top five protein sources.

Accepted Answer

The five questions include the following

Question 8

Matching
-​Super-centenarian

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) 
A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 9

​Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reduced secretion of saliva 
B)  ​increased levels of estrogen and testosterone 
C)  ​enhanced appetite regulation 
D)  ​regulated breathing capacity 
E)  ​increased blood flow 
A)  ​reduced secretion of saliva 
B)  ​increased levels of estrogen and testosterone 
C)  ​enhanced appetite regulation 
D)  ​regulated breathing capacity 
E)  ​increased blood flow

Question 10

Matching
-Functional status

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) 
A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 11

Discuss the theories of aging and how caloric restriction may serve to prolong life.

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary)Theories of aging can

Question 12

​The recommended daily dietary fiber intake range for adults 70 years old and above is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​age plus 5 grams 
B)  ​18 grams for men and 15 grams for women 
C)  ​28 grams for men and 22 grams for women 
D)  ​76 grams for men and 57 grams for women 
E)  ​18 grams fiber/1000 calories 
A)  ​age plus 5 grams 
B)  ​18 grams for men and 15 grams for women 
C)  ​28 grams for men and 22 grams for women 
D)  ​76 grams for men and 57 grams for women 
E)  ​18 grams fiber/1000 calories

Question 13

Older people do not benefit from exercise as much as younger people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act provides _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​congregate and home-delivered meals 
B)  ​congregate meals only 
C)  ​home-delivered meals only 
D)  ​home-delivered groceries 
E)  ​congregate groceries 
A)  ​congregate and home-delivered meals 
B)  ​congregate meals only 
C)  ​home-delivered meals only 
D)  ​home-delivered groceries 
E)  ​congregate groceries

Question 15

​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 16

Matching
-HDM​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) 
A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 17

Discuss the changes in thirst as people age.What have researchers found when studying older versus younger men and what is the mechanism behind this change?

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary)Elderly people don't s

Question 18

​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 19

Matching
-​Centenarian

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl) 
A) ​The ability to carry out the activities of daily life 
B) ​A caplike structure that protects the ends of chromosomes 
C) ​Muscle loss 
D) ​Maximum number of years someone might live 
E) ​Person who has reached 110 years of age or more
F)The ability to bounce back
G)A person who reaches 100 years of age or more
H)A program for delivering meals to homes
I)​The average number of years of life remaining for persons in a population cohort
J)Previously called the Elderly Nutrition Program
K)​Bacterial overgrowth,causing inflammation of the stomach and decreased secretion of hydrochloric acid (HCl)

Question 20

Food group patterns in the HHS "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" suggest that SoFAS (solid fats and added sugars)can make up ________ percent of total calories of a health-promoting meal plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1-5 
B)  ​3-9 
C)  ​5-14 
D)  ​8-19 
E)  ​15-25 
A)  ​1-5 
B)  ​3-9 
C)  ​5-14 
D)  ​8-19 
E)  ​15-25

What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

The molecular clock theory proposes that senescence occurs because _____.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends _____% on lifestyle factors and 19% on genetics.

Weight and body mass index (BMI)peak between ________ years.

Matching -OOANP

At higher doses,vitamin _____ may increase all-cause mortality and is linked to longer blood-clotting times and tendency to hemorrhage.

Discuss the five questions important to determine protein adequacy for an individual elderly adult.Identify three of the top five protein sources.

Matching -Super-centenarian

Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

Matching -Functional status

Discuss the theories of aging and how caloric restriction may serve to prolong life.

The recommended daily dietary fiber intake range for adults 70 years old and above is _____.

Older people do not benefit from exercise as much as younger people.

Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act provides _____.

What is Mrs.Brown's BMI?

Matching -HDM

Discuss the changes in thirst as people age.What have researchers found when studying older versus younger men and what is the mechanism behind this change?

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

Matching -Centenarian

Food group patterns in the HHS "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" suggest that SoFAS (solid fats and added sugars)can make up ________ percent of total calories of a health-promoting meal plan.

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Exam 18: Nutrition and Older Adults

​What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

​The molecular clock theory proposes that senescence occurs because _____.

​The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends _____% on lifestyle factors and 19% on genetics.

​Weight and body mass index (BMI)peak between ________ years.

Matching -​OOANP

At higher doses,vitamin _____ may increase all-cause mortality and is linked to longer blood-clotting times and tendency to hemorrhage.

Discuss the five questions important to determine protein adequacy for an individual elderly adult.Identify three of the top five protein sources.

Matching -​Super-centenarian

​Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

Matching -Functional status

Discuss the theories of aging and how caloric restriction may serve to prolong life.

​The recommended daily dietary fiber intake range for adults 70 years old and above is _____.

Older people do not benefit from exercise as much as younger people.

​Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act provides _____.

​What is Mrs.Brown's BMI?

Matching -HDM​

Discuss the changes in thirst as people age.What have researchers found when studying older versus younger men and what is the mechanism behind this change?

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

Matching -​Centenarian

Food group patterns in the HHS "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" suggest that SoFAS (solid fats and added sugars)can make up ________ percent of total calories of a health-promoting meal plan.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults Conditions and Interventions

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What health habits do older adults believe they must maintain in order to avoid losing autonomy and independence?

The molecular clock theory proposes that senescence occurs because _____.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that longevity depends _____% on lifestyle factors and 19% on genetics.

Weight and body mass index (BMI)peak between ________ years.

Matching -OOANP

Matching -Super-centenarian

Age-associated physiological system changes that affect nutritional health include _____.

The recommended daily dietary fiber intake range for adults 70 years old and above is _____.

Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act provides _____.

What is Mrs.Brown's BMI?

Matching -HDM

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

Matching -Centenarian