Question 1

Describe the possible relationships between cataracts and nutrition.​

Accepted Answer

Oxidative stress appears to play a signi

Question 2

Moderate sodium intake and adequate intakes of potassium, calcium, and other minerals help prevent_____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hyperbolic disorder 
B)  ​hyperthermia 
C)  ​hypernatremia 
D)  ​hyperextension 
E)  ​hypertension 
A)  ​hyperbolic disorder 
B)  ​hyperthermia 
C)  ​hypernatremia 
D)  ​hyperextension 
E)  ​hypertension

Question 3

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

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

The _____ food assistance program provides low-income older adults with coupons that can exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at community-supported roadside stands.​

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 5

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 6

For older adults, the recommendation for beverage intake, including water, is _____ cups a day for women and _____ for men.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​3; 8 
B)  ​6; 10 
C)  ​7; 12 
D)  ​9; 13 
E)  ​10; 15 
A)  ​3; 8 
B)  ​6; 10 
C)  ​7; 12 
D)  ​9; 13 
E)  ​10; 15

Describe the possible relationships between cataracts and nutrition.

Moderate sodium intake and adequate intakes of potassium, calcium, and other minerals help prevent_____.

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

The _____ food assistance program provides low-income older adults with coupons that can exchanged for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at community-supported roadside stands.

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

For older adults, the recommendation for beverage intake, including water, is _ cups a day for women and _ for men.

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

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Exam 13: Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood