Question 1

Older adults who live alone are at greater risk of malnourishment because they _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​make poor food choices 
B)  ​are more likely to be depressed 
C)  ​consume too little food 
D)  ​do not have enough money 
E)  ​cannot prepare food 
A)  ​make poor food choices 
B)  ​are more likely to be depressed 
C)  ​consume too little food 
D)  ​do not have enough money 
E)  ​cannot prepare food

Question 2

​Matching
-​neurofibrillary tangles

Accepted Answer

A) a person's age in years from his or her date of birth 
B) ​a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and impairs thinking, behavior, and memory 
C) urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods 
D) ​limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life 
E) inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes
F)clumps of the protein fragment beta-amyloid on the nerve cells
G)​clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness
H)​the loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging
I)​facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry
J)​the average number of years lived by people in a given society.
K)the outer surface of the cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain​
L)snarls of the threadlike strands that extend from the nerve cells, commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's dementia
M)​ a person's perceived physical and mental well-being
N)​living environments for people with chronic conditions or need for supervision or assistance
O)programs that provide meals to be eaten on-site; often called soup kitchens
P)​the collection of wholesome food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry
Q)the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species
R)​a painful, chronic disease of the joints that occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down
S)chronic inflammation of the stomach accompanied by a diminished size and functioning of the mucosa and glands
T)the structural and functional units of the nervous system 
A) a person's age in years from his or her date of birth 
B) ​a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and impairs thinking, behavior, and memory 
C) urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods 
D) ​limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life 
E) inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes
F)clumps of the protein fragment beta-amyloid on the nerve cells
G)​clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness
H)​the loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging
I)​facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry
J)​the average number of years lived by people in a given society.
K)the outer surface of the cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain​
L)snarls of the threadlike strands that extend from the nerve cells, commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's dementia
M)​ a person's perceived physical and mental well-being
N)​living environments for people with chronic conditions or need for supervision or assistance
O)programs that provide meals to be eaten on-site; often called soup kitchens
P)​the collection of wholesome food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry
Q)the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species
R)​a painful, chronic disease of the joints that occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down
S)chronic inflammation of the stomach accompanied by a diminished size and functioning of the mucosa and glands
T)the structural and functional units of the nervous system

Question 3

​Matching
-​life span

Accepted Answer

A) a person's age in years from his or her date of birth 
B) ​a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and impairs thinking, behavior, and memory 
C) urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods 
D) ​limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life 
E) inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes
F)clumps of the protein fragment beta-amyloid on the nerve cells
G)​clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness
H)​the loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging
I)​facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry
J)​the average number of years lived by people in a given society.
K)the outer surface of the cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain​
L)snarls of the threadlike strands that extend from the nerve cells, commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's dementia
M)​ a person's perceived physical and mental well-being
N)​living environments for people with chronic conditions or need for supervision or assistance
O)programs that provide meals to be eaten on-site; often called soup kitchens
P)​the collection of wholesome food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry
Q)the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species
R)​a painful, chronic disease of the joints that occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down
S)chronic inflammation of the stomach accompanied by a diminished size and functioning of the mucosa and glands
T)the structural and functional units of the nervous system 
A) a person's age in years from his or her date of birth 
B) ​a progressive, degenerative disease that attacks the brain and impairs thinking, behavior, and memory 
C) urban and rural low-income areas with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods 
D) ​limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life 
E) inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and structural changes
F)clumps of the protein fragment beta-amyloid on the nerve cells
G)​clouding of the eye lenses that impairs vision and can lead to blindness
H)​the loss of brain function beyond the normal loss of physical adeptness and memory that occurs with aging
I)​facilities that collect and distribute food donations to authorized organizations feeding the hungry
J)​the average number of years lived by people in a given society.
K)the outer surface of the cerebrum, which is the largest part of the brain​
L)snarls of the threadlike strands that extend from the nerve cells, commonly found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's dementia
M)​ a person's perceived physical and mental well-being
N)​living environments for people with chronic conditions or need for supervision or assistance
O)programs that provide meals to be eaten on-site; often called soup kitchens
P)​the collection of wholesome food for distribution to low-income people who are hungry
Q)the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species
R)​a painful, chronic disease of the joints that occurs when the cushioning cartilage in a joint breaks down
S)chronic inflammation of the stomach accompanied by a diminished size and functioning of the mucosa and glands
T)the structural and functional units of the nervous system

Question 4

The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because total body water decreases as people age, mild stresses such as hot weather can precipitate hypertension in older adults.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Older adults who live alone are at greater risk of malnourishment because they _____.

Matching -neurofibrillary tangles

Matching -life span

The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions or to take medications that may compromise folate status.

Because total body water decreases as people age, mild stresses such as hot weather can precipitate hypertension in older adults.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management - Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Pregnancy and Infancy

Nutrition Through the Life Span - Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition - Cancer - and HIV Infection

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Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span - Later Adulthood