Question 1

​The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​multiple pharmacies 
B)  ​multiple doctors 
C)  ​multiple medicines 
D)  ​over-the-counter drugs 
E)  ​prescription drugs 
A)  ​multiple pharmacies 
B)  ​multiple doctors 
C)  ​multiple medicines 
D)  ​over-the-counter drugs 
E)  ​prescription drugs

Question 2

​Which food is a higher-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​rice 
B)  ​oats 
C)  ​eggs 
D)  ​wheat 
E)  ​soy 
A)  ​rice 
B)  ​oats 
C)  ​eggs 
D)  ​wheat 
E)  ​soy

Question 3

Biological systems only require one theory to explain the mechanisms of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

​The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is _____ of calories.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10-35% 
B)  ​20-50% 
C)  ​35-45% 
D)  ​45-60% 
E)  ​50-65% 
A)  ​10-35% 
B)  ​20-50% 
C)  ​35-45% 
D)  ​45-60% 
E)  ​50-65%

Question 5

There is general agreement that taste and smell senses are generally robust until age 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​The prevalence of water-loss dehydration is estimated to be _______% in the older adult population.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​5-10 
B)  ​10-20 
C)  ​20-30 
D)  ​30-40 
E)  ​40-50 
A)  ​5-10 
B)  ​10-20 
C)  ​20-30 
D)  ​30-40 
E)  ​40-50

Question 7

​Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​muscle stretching 
B)  ​swimming 
C)  ​aerobic activity 
D)  ​cognitive performance 
E)  ​strength training 
A)  ​muscle stretching 
B)  ​swimming 
C)  ​aerobic activity 
D)  ​cognitive performance 
E)  ​strength training

Question 8

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 9

​On average,lean body mass decreases by _____ per decade from age 30 to 70.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2-3% 
B)  ​4-5% 
C)  ​5-7% 
D)  ​8-10% 
E)  ​12-13% 
A)  ​2-3% 
B)  ​4-5% 
C)  ​5-7% 
D)  ​8-10% 
E)  ​12-13%

Question 10

Matching
-​Atrophic gastritis

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 HERITAGE Family Study and the implications of the results on the health of older individuals.

Accepted Answer

(answers may vary)The Heritage Family St

Question 12

​Which term applies to the confluence of improved health and longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​demographic mortality 
B)  ​chronic resilience 
C)  ​health expectancy 
D)  ​demographic transition 
E)  ​world wellness 
A)  ​demographic mortality 
B)  ​chronic resilience 
C)  ​health expectancy 
D)  ​demographic transition 
E)  ​world wellness

Question 13

In contrast to measuring developmental stages,functional status is a more indicative measure of health than chronological age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Matching
-​Life span

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 15

​Macronutrient recommendations for the adults age 70-plus are _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​40-60% of energy from carbohydrate,25-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
B)  ​35-55% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
C)  ​50-70% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
D)  ​45-65% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
E)  ​50-65% of energy from carbohydrate,25-40% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
A)  ​40-60% of energy from carbohydrate,25-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
B)  ​35-55% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
C)  ​50-70% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
D)  ​45-65% of energy from carbohydrate,20-35% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein. 
E)  ​50-65% of energy from carbohydrate,25-40% of energy from fat,and 10-35% of energy from protein.

Question 16

​The recommended calorie intake for energy for females between the ages of 60 and 74 is 1900 calories.Rounding up,how many grams of carbohydrate they should consume to meet the AMDR?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​130-145 
B)  ​175-220 
C)  ​215-310 
D)  ​400-550 
E)  ​855-1235 
A)  ​130-145 
B)  ​175-220 
C)  ​215-310 
D)  ​400-550 
E)  ​855-1235

Question 17

​Healthy teeth are protected by a(n)_____ layer.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​antibacterial 
B)  ​fibrous 
C)  ​mucus 
D)  ​gum 
E)  ​enamel 
A)  ​antibacterial 
B)  ​fibrous 
C)  ​mucus 
D)  ​gum 
E)  ​enamel

Question 18

​According to the previous answer,Mrs.Brown's BMI means she is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​very underweight 
B)  ​underweight 
C)  ​normal weight 
D)  ​overweight 
E)  ​obese 
A)  ​very underweight 
B)  ​underweight 
C)  ​normal weight 
D)  ​overweight 
E)  ​obese

Question 19

​Vitamin D's main role is in the maintenance of blood _____levels and in keeping bones strong and healthy.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​zinc 
B)  ​sugar 
C)  ​iron 
D)  ​calcium 
E)  ​potassium 
A)  ​zinc 
B)  ​sugar 
C)  ​iron 
D)  ​calcium 
E)  ​potassium

Question 20

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

The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

Which food is a higher-quality protein?

Biological systems only require one theory to explain the mechanisms of aging.

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is _____ of calories.

There is general agreement that taste and smell senses are generally robust until age 50.

The prevalence of water-loss dehydration is estimated to be _______% in the older adult population.

Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

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.

On average,lean body mass decreases by _____ per decade from age 30 to 70.

Matching -Atrophic gastritis

Discuss the HERITAGE Family Study and the implications of the results on the health of older individuals.

Which term applies to the confluence of improved health and longevity?

In contrast to measuring developmental stages,functional status is a more indicative measure of health than chronological age.

Matching -Life span

Macronutrient recommendations for the adults age 70-plus are _______.

The recommended calorie intake for energy for females between the ages of 60 and 74 is 1900 calories.Rounding up,how many grams of carbohydrate they should consume to meet the AMDR?

Healthy teeth are protected by a(n)_____ layer.

According to the previous answer,Mrs.Brown's BMI means she is _____.

Vitamin D's main role is in the maintenance of blood _____levels and in keeping bones strong and healthy.

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.

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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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Exam 18: Nutrition and Older Adults

​The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

​Which food is a higher-quality protein?

Biological systems only require one theory to explain the mechanisms of aging.

​The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is _____ of calories.

There is general agreement that taste and smell senses are generally robust until age 50.

​The prevalence of water-loss dehydration is estimated to be _______% in the older adult population.

​Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

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.

​On average,lean body mass decreases by _____ per decade from age 30 to 70.

Matching -​Atrophic gastritis

Discuss the HERITAGE Family Study and the implications of the results on the health of older individuals.

​Which term applies to the confluence of improved health and longevity?

In contrast to measuring developmental stages,functional status is a more indicative measure of health than chronological age.

Matching -​Life span

​Macronutrient recommendations for the adults age 70-plus are _______.

​The recommended calorie intake for energy for females between the ages of 60 and 74 is 1900 calories.Rounding up,how many grams of carbohydrate they should consume to meet the AMDR?

​Healthy teeth are protected by a(n)_____ layer.

​According to the previous answer,Mrs.Brown's BMI means she is _____.

​Vitamin D's main role is in the maintenance of blood _____levels and in keeping bones strong and healthy.

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.

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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The term polypharmacy refers to the use of _____.

Which food is a higher-quality protein?

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is _____ of calories.

The prevalence of water-loss dehydration is estimated to be _______% in the older adult population.

Older people benefit from physical activity even more than younger people do because _____ is the only way to maintain and build muscle mass.

On average,lean body mass decreases by _____ per decade from age 30 to 70.

Matching -Atrophic gastritis

Which term applies to the confluence of improved health and longevity?

Matching -Life span

Macronutrient recommendations for the adults age 70-plus are _______.

The recommended calorie intake for energy for females between the ages of 60 and 74 is 1900 calories.Rounding up,how many grams of carbohydrate they should consume to meet the AMDR?

Healthy teeth are protected by a(n)_____ layer.

According to the previous answer,Mrs.Brown's BMI means she is _____.

Vitamin D's main role is in the maintenance of blood _____levels and in keeping bones strong and healthy.