Question 1

Fat intake should be moderate in the diets of most older adults because a reduction in dietary fat intake helps _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​alleviate constipation 
B)  ​retard the development of atherosclerosis 
C)  ​reduce the risk of osteoporosis 
D)  ​increase lean body mass 
E)  ​clear room for carbohydrate consumption 
A)  ​alleviate constipation 
B)  ​retard the development of atherosclerosis 
C)  ​reduce the risk of osteoporosis 
D)  ​increase lean body mass 
E)  ​clear room for carbohydrate consumption

Question 2

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables​ 
B)  ​purchasing large bags of shredded cheese 
C)  ​purchasing eggs in large quantities 
D)  ​stocking up on fresh produce when in season 
E)  ​buy lots of groceries and give them to your neighbors 
A)  ​purchasing large bags of frozen vegetables​ 
B)  ​purchasing large bags of shredded cheese 
C)  ​purchasing eggs in large quantities 
D)  ​stocking up on fresh produce when in season 
E)  ​buy lots of groceries and give them to your neighbors

Question 3

The best choice for older adults with small energy allowances is to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​take vitamin-mineral supplements 
B)  ​select nutrient-dense foods 
C)  ​consume less food 
D)  ​moderate alcohol consumption 
E)  ​cut back on water intake 
A)  ​take vitamin-mineral supplements 
B)  ​select nutrient-dense foods 
C)  ​consume less food 
D)  ​moderate alcohol consumption 
E)  ​cut back on water intake

Question 4

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a diet that is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  ​high in vitamins A, C, and E 
C)  ​restricted in kcalories 
D)  ​low in carbohydrates 
E)  ​low in saturated fat and low in omega-6 fatty acids 
A)  ​low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids 
B)  ​high in vitamins A, C, and E 
C)  ​restricted in kcalories 
D)  ​low in carbohydrates 
E)  ​low in saturated fat and low in omega-6 fatty acids

Question 5

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​not smoking 
B)  ​low to moderate alcohol consumption 
C)  ​maintenance of moderate body weight 
D)  ​frequent physical activity 
E)  ​sleeping regularly and adequately 
A)  ​not smoking 
B)  ​low to moderate alcohol consumption 
C)  ​maintenance of moderate body weight 
D)  ​frequent physical activity 
E)  ​sleeping regularly and adequately

Question 6

Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​quintupled 
B)  ​halved 
C)  ​quadrupled 
D)  ​doubled 
E)  ​tripled 
A)  ​quintupled 
B)  ​halved 
C)  ​quadrupled 
D)  ​doubled 
E)  ​tripled

Question 7

An adequate calcium intake throughout life helps protect against ______.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cancer 
B)  ​osteoporosis 
C)  ​diabetes 
D)  ​cardiovascular disease 
E)  ​osteosarcopenia 
A)  ​cancer 
B)  ​osteoporosis 
C)  ​diabetes 
D)  ​cardiovascular disease 
E)  ​osteosarcopenia

Question 8

Matching
-famine​

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 9

The protein needs of older adults appear to be about the same as those of younger people.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

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 11

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

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 12

Which nutrient is not involved in preventing cognitive decline in older adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​folate 
B)  ​vitamin B₁₂ 
C)  ​vitamin D 
D)  ​vitamin B₆ 
E)  ​DHA 
A)  ​folate 
B)  ​vitamin B₁₂ 
C)  ​vitamin D 
D)  ​vitamin B₆ 
E)  ​DHA

Question 13

Matching
-multinational corporations​

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 14

Which factor increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​not using enough antacids 
B)  ​increased stomach acid secretion 
C)  ​chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines 
D)  ​elevated heart rates during seizures 
E)  ​limited intake of milk 
A)  ​not using enough antacids 
B)  ​increased stomach acid secretion 
C)  ​chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines 
D)  ​elevated heart rates during seizures 
E)  ​limited intake of milk

Question 15

Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​low consumption of meat 
B)  ​low intake of vegetables 
C)  ​limited exposure to sunlight 
D)  ​low intake of fiber 
E)  ​higher intakes of fat 
A)  ​low consumption of meat 
B)  ​low intake of vegetables 
C)  ​limited exposure to sunlight 
D)  ​low intake of fiber 
E)  ​higher intakes of fat

Question 16

Matching
-GOBI​

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 17

Matching
-UNICEF​

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 18

What is a benefit of physical activity in older adults?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​decreased blood flow to the brain 
B)  ​decreased risk of cataracts 
C)  ​increased tolerance to smoking 
D)  ​increased blood flow to the brain 
E)  ​decreased muscle mass 
A)  ​decreased blood flow to the brain 
B)  ​decreased risk of cataracts 
C)  ​increased tolerance to smoking 
D)  ​increased blood flow to the brain 
E)  ​decreased muscle mass

Question 19

Matching
-Feeding America​

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 20

Even for older adults, _____ is still the best source of nutrients.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​food 
B)  ​tea 
C)  ​an herbal supplement 
D)  ​a vitamin pill every morning 
E)  ​a timed-release capsule 
A)  ​food 
B)  ​tea 
C)  ​an herbal supplement 
D)  ​a vitamin pill every morning 
E)  ​a timed-release capsule

Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Fat intake should be moderate in the diets of most older adults because a reduction in dietary fat intake helps _____.​

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest _____.​

The best choice for older adults with small energy allowances is to _____.​

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a diet that is _____.​

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?​

Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost _____.​

An adequate calcium intake throughout life helps protect against ______.​

Matching -famine​

The protein needs of older adults appear to be about the same as those of younger people.​

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

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

Which nutrient is not involved in preventing cognitive decline in older adults?​

Matching -multinational corporations​

Which factor increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older adults?​

Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to _____.​

Matching -GOBI​

Matching -UNICEF​

What is a benefit of physical activity in older adults?​

Matching -Feeding America​

Even for older adults, _____ is still the best source of nutrients.​

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

Fat intake should be moderate in the diets of most older adults because a reduction in dietary fat intake helps _____.

An older adult complains about the expense of cooking for one. You suggest _____.

The best choice for older adults with small energy allowances is to _____.

Rheumatoid arthritis may respond to a diet that is _____.

Which health behavior is the strongest predictor of continued mobility in the later years?

Since 1950, the population older than age 65 has almost _____.

An adequate calcium intake throughout life helps protect against ______.

Matching -famine

The protein needs of older adults appear to be about the same as those of younger people.

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

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

Which nutrient is not involved in preventing cognitive decline in older adults?

Matching -multinational corporations

Which factor increases the likelihood of iron deficiency in older adults?

Older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than young people due to _____.

Matching -GOBI

Matching -UNICEF

What is a benefit of physical activity in older adults?

Matching -Feeding America

Even for older adults, _____ is still the best source of nutrients.