Question 1

Which statement characterizes aging?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Slower aging is associated with slower metabolism. 
B)  ​Genetics has no effect on aging. 
C)  ​Aging cannot be slowed by a healthy lifestyle. 
D)  ​Aging is an inevitable, natural process. 
E)  ​Aging can be slowed with the use of appropriate supplements. 
A)  ​Slower aging is associated with slower metabolism. 
B)  ​Genetics has no effect on aging. 
C)  ​Aging cannot be slowed by a healthy lifestyle. 
D)  ​Aging is an inevitable, natural process. 
E)  ​Aging can be slowed with the use of appropriate supplements.

Question 2

Research supports the notion that an overload of minerals in the body causes Alzheimer's disease.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Matching
Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.
-foodborne illness​

Accepted Answer

A) illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance 
B) illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical 
C) a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes 
D) a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system 
E) illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight 
A) illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance 
B) illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical 
C) a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes 
D) a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system 
E) illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

Question 4

Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle age are associated with Alzheimer's disease.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One major factor that contributes to food poverty is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​low living expenses 
B)  ​lack of volunteers to staff food pantries 
C)  ​not enough food available 
D)  ​lack of knowledge about food assistance programs 
E)  ​lack of insurance 
A)  ​low living expenses 
B)  ​lack of volunteers to staff food pantries 
C)  ​not enough food available 
D)  ​lack of knowledge about food assistance programs 
E)  ​lack of insurance

Question 6

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common in older adults than in young people.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Energy intake inadequacies in older adults are directly related to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​constipation 
B)  ​iron-rich meal replacement shakes 
C)  ​herbal supplements 
D)  ​increased physical activity 
E)  ​loneliness 
A)  ​constipation 
B)  ​iron-rich meal replacement shakes 
C)  ​herbal supplements 
D)  ​increased physical activity 
E)  ​loneliness

Question 8

The _____ food assistance program for older adults provides congregate and home-delivered meals to improve people's nutrition status.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Meals for Singles 
B)  ​Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
C)  ​SNAP 
D)  ​OAA Nutrition Program 
E)  ​Box Lunches for Seniors 
A)  ​Meals for Singles 
B)  ​Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
C)  ​SNAP 
D)  ​OAA Nutrition Program 
E)  ​Box Lunches for Seniors

Question 9

Matching
Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.
-organic halogens​

Accepted Answer

A) illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance 
B) illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical 
C) a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes 
D) a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system 
E) illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight 
A) illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance 
B) illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical 
C) a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes 
D) a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system 
E) illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

Question 10

Moderate energy restriction increases _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​body weight 
B)  ​body fat 
C)  ​insulin resistance 
D)  ​HDL cholesterol levels 
E)  ​LDL cholesterol levels 
A)  ​body weight 
B)  ​body fat 
C)  ​insulin resistance 
D)  ​HDL cholesterol levels 
E)  ​LDL cholesterol levels

Question 11

Preventive factors for _____ may include supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, some B vitamins (folate, vitamin B₆, and vitamin B₁₂), and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cataracts 
B)  ​macular degeneration 
C)  ​rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  ​hypertension 
E)  ​dementia 
A)  ​cataracts 
B)  ​macular degeneration 
C)  ​rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  ​hypertension 
E)  ​dementia

Question 12

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​run 
B)  ​walk 
C)  ​cycle 
D)  ​play basketball 
E)  ​play cards 
A)  ​run 
B)  ​walk 
C)  ​cycle 
D)  ​play basketball 
E)  ​play cards

Question 13

The largest federal food assistance program is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​WIC 
B)  ​SNAP 
C)  ​WHO 
D)  ​USDA 
E)  ​UNICEF 
A)  ​WIC 
B)  ​SNAP 
C)  ​WHO 
D)  ​USDA 
E)  ​UNICEF

Question 14

Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency.​

Accepted Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia is less common in

Question 15

As people grow older, the use of medicines becomes commonplace, thus increasing the potential for diet-medication interactions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An important physical change of aging that affects nutrition is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hair loss 
B)  ​decreased circulation 
C)  ​enhanced vision 
D)  ​sluggish intestinal motility 
E)  ​increased sense of smell 
A)  ​hair loss 
B)  ​decreased circulation 
C)  ​enhanced vision 
D)  ​sluggish intestinal motility 
E)  ​increased sense of smell

Question 17

The U.S. Bureau of the Census projects that by the year _____ more than a million Americans will be 100 years old or older.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2018 
B)  ​2020 
C)  ​2025 
D)  ​2030 
E)  ​2040 
A)  ​2018 
B)  ​2020 
C)  ​2025 
D)  ​2030 
E)  ​2040

Question 18

Matching
-food insecurity​

Accepted Answer

A) an acronym formed from the elements of UNICEF's Child Survival campaign 
B) the inability to acquire or consume an adequate quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty that one will be able to do so 
C) the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution 
D) widespread lack of access to food caused by natural disasters, political factors, or war 
E) the United Nations Children's Fund
F)the state of having too little money to meet minimum needs for food, clothing, and shelter
G)the harvesting of excess food from farms, orchards, and packing houses to feed the hungry
H)nonprofit community organizations that collect surplus commodities from the government and edible but often unmarketable foods from private industry for use by nonprofit charities, institutions, and feeding programs at nominal cost
I)the number of children who die before the age of five for every 1,000 live births
J)access by all people at all times to enough food for an active and healthy life
K)international companies with direct investments and/or operative facilities in more than one country
L)such activities as salvaging perishable produce from grocery stores and wholesale food markets; rescuing surplus prepared food from restaurants, corporate cafeterias, and caterers; and collecting nonperishable, canned or boxed processed food from manufacturers, supermarkets, or people's homes
M)a national food banking network to which the majority of food banks belong 
A) an acronym formed from the elements of UNICEF's Child Survival campaign 
B) the inability to acquire or consume an adequate quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty that one will be able to do so 
C) the treatment of dehydration with an oral solution 
D) widespread lack of access to food caused by natural disasters, political factors, or war 
E) the United Nations Children's Fund
F)the state of having too little money to meet minimum needs for food, clothing, and shelter
G)the harvesting of excess food from farms, orchards, and packing houses to feed the hungry
H)nonprofit community organizations that collect surplus commodities from the government and edible but often unmarketable foods from private industry for use by nonprofit charities, institutions, and feeding programs at nominal cost
I)the number of children who die before the age of five for every 1,000 live births
J)access by all people at all times to enough food for an active and healthy life
K)international companies with direct investments and/or operative facilities in more than one country
L)such activities as salvaging perishable produce from grocery stores and wholesale food markets; rescuing surplus prepared food from restaurants, corporate cafeterias, and caterers; and collecting nonperishable, canned or boxed processed food from manufacturers, supermarkets, or people's homes
M)a national food banking network to which the majority of food banks belong

Question 19

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​meat 
B)  ​fruit 
C)  ​milk 
D)  ​bread 
E)  ​vegetables 
A)  ​meat 
B)  ​fruit 
C)  ​milk 
D)  ​bread 
E)  ​vegetables

Question 20

Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​OAA Nutrition Program 
B)  ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
C)  ​Meals on Wheals 
D)  ​Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
E)  ​Meals for Singles 
A)  ​OAA Nutrition Program 
B)  ​Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 
C)  ​Meals on Wheals 
D)  ​Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 
E)  ​Meals for Singles

Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Which statement characterizes aging?​

Research supports the notion that an overload of minerals in the body causes Alzheimer's disease.​

Matching Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it. -foodborne illness​

Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle age are associated with Alzheimer's disease.​

One major factor that contributes to food poverty is _____.​

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common in older adults than in young people.​

Energy intake inadequacies in older adults are directly related to _____.​

The _____ food assistance program for older adults provides congregate and home-delivered meals to improve people's nutrition status.​

Matching Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it. -organic halogens​

Moderate energy restriction increases _____.​

Preventive factors for _____ may include supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, some B vitamins (folate, vitamin B₆, and vitamin B₁₂), and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.​

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more.​

The largest federal food assistance program is _____.​

Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency.​

As people grow older, the use of medicines becomes commonplace, thus increasing the potential for diet-medication interactions.​

An important physical change of aging that affects nutrition is _____.​

The U.S. Bureau of the Census projects that by the year _____ more than a million Americans will be 100 years old or older.​

Matching -food insecurity​

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.​

Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat Controlled - Mineral Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

Filters

Which statement characterizes aging?

Research supports the notion that an overload of minerals in the body causes Alzheimer's disease.

Matching Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it. -foodborne illness

Increasing evidence suggests that overweight and obesity in middle age are associated with Alzheimer's disease.

One major factor that contributes to food poverty is _____.

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common in older adults than in young people.

Energy intake inadequacies in older adults are directly related to _____.

The _____ food assistance program for older adults provides congregate and home-delivered meals to improve people's nutrition status.

Matching Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it. -organic halogens

Moderate energy restriction increases _____.

Preventive factors for _____ may include supplements of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, some B vitamins (folate, vitamin B₆, and vitamin B₁₂), and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.

Healthy older adults who have not been active can ease into a suitable routine by first trying to _____ more.

The largest federal food assistance program is _____.

Describe factors in many older people's lives that increase the likelihood of iron deficiency.

As people grow older, the use of medicines becomes commonplace, thus increasing the potential for diet-medication interactions.

An important physical change of aging that affects nutrition is _____.

The U.S. Bureau of the Census projects that by the year _____ more than a million Americans will be 100 years old or older.

Matching -food insecurity

Few older adults consume the recommend amount of _____ due to complaints about stomach discomfort.

Which food assistance program would most likely improve the intake of fruits and vegetables among low-income older adults?