Question 1

Older adults have increased requirement for intake of vitamins B6 and B12 because of:

Accepted Answer

A) decreased muscle mass. 
B) decreased fat stores. 
C) decreased absorption of the vitamins in the intestine. 
D) decreased intake of foods containing these vitamins. 
E) interactions with medications that affect absorption. 
A) decreased muscle mass. 
B) decreased fat stores. 
C) decreased absorption of the vitamins in the intestine. 
D) decreased intake of foods containing these vitamins. 
E) interactions with medications that affect absorption. C

Question 2

Although older adults need to consume nutrient-dense foods,their desire to eat can be affected by:

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A) diminished sense of taste. 
B) diminished sense of smell. 
C) diminished eyesight. 
D) A and B. 
E) A and C. 
A) diminished sense of taste. 
B) diminished sense of smell. 
C) diminished eyesight. 
D) A and B. 
E) A and C. D

Question 3

Slower peristalsis is a common physiological change associated with aging.To help with this,older adults could try:

Accepted Answer

A) consuming more fiber and more fluids. 
B) consuming more fiber and less fluids. 
C) consuming less fiber and less fluids. 
D) consuming more fiber and more dairy. 
E) consuming more dairy and more protein. 
A) consuming more fiber and more fluids. 
B) consuming more fiber and less fluids. 
C) consuming less fiber and less fluids. 
D) consuming more fiber and more dairy. 
E) consuming more dairy and more protein. A

Question 4

A fear of incontinence and the need for frequent urination can cause older adults to avoid fluids and become _____,which can lead to hospitalization.

Accepted Answer

A) sleepy 
B) angry 
C) dehydrated 
D) satiated 
E) anemic 
A) sleepy 
B) angry 
C) dehydrated 
D) satiated 
E) anemic

Question 5

All of the following could be helpful to older adults who have difficulty purchasing and preparing food EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Meals on Wheels. 
B) eating a communal meal at a senior center. 
C) Medicaid. 
D) having a van drive a group of seniors to the grocery store. 
E) family helping to cook and freeze meals in advancE. 
A) Meals on Wheels. 
B) eating a communal meal at a senior center. 
C) Medicaid. 
D) having a van drive a group of seniors to the grocery store. 
E) family helping to cook and freeze meals in advancE.

Question 6

Following the loss of a spouse,which of the following can affect the food intake of a widow or widower?

Accepted Answer

A) Depression 
B) Poverty 
C) Isolation 
D) Loneliness 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) Depression 
B) Poverty 
C) Isolation 
D) Loneliness 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 7

All of the following naturally occur with aging EXCEPT:

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A) loss of visual acuity. 
B) decreased saliva production. 
C) muscle mass increases. 
D) bone mass decreases. 
E) blood pressure increases. 
A) loss of visual acuity. 
B) decreased saliva production. 
C) muscle mass increases. 
D) bone mass decreases. 
E) blood pressure increases.

Question 8

Soft foods may be recommended for older adults because of problems with:

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A) teeth. 
B) gums. 
C) dentures. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) teeth. 
B) gums. 
C) dentures. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the abovE.

Question 9

Besides diet and activity,research indicates that those who live in Blue Zones where life expectancy is longest also tend to share this characteristic:

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A) living life with purpose. 
B) living close to medical facilities. 
C) earning postgraduate degrees. 
D) sleeping 10 hours nightly. 
E) maintaining employment. 
A) living life with purpose. 
B) living close to medical facilities. 
C) earning postgraduate degrees. 
D) sleeping 10 hours nightly. 
E) maintaining employment.

Question 10

A primary nutritional concern of an older adult who takes prescription medications and over the counter supplements is:

Accepted Answer

A) cost. 
B) access. 
C) effects on metabolism or absorption of nutrients in food. 
D) effects on how food tastes. 
E) influence on appetitE. 
A) cost. 
B) access. 
C) effects on metabolism or absorption of nutrients in food. 
D) effects on how food tastes. 
E) influence on appetitE.

Question 11

A good,easy to eat,convenient source of vitamin B6 and potassium for older adults is:

Accepted Answer

A) a bananA. 
B) an apple. 
C) kale. 
D) a carrot. 
E) an orangE. 
A) a bananA. 
B) an apple. 
C) kale. 
D) a carrot. 
E) an orangE.

Question 12

The most important difference between the MyPlate for Older Adults created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University and the MyPlate introduced by the USDA is the:

Accepted Answer

A) color scheme. 
B) size. 
C) inclusion of physical activity. 
D) variety of protein sources. 
E) variety of grain sources. 
A) color scheme. 
B) size. 
C) inclusion of physical activity. 
D) variety of protein sources. 
E) variety of grain sources.

Question 13

What type of diet is recommended to help reduce the likelihood of developing dementia?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat based 
B) Protein based 
C) Grain based 
D) Plant based 
E) Liquid based 
A) Fat based 
B) Protein based 
C) Grain based 
D) Plant based 
E) Liquid based

Question 14

Regular meals with large portions of spinach or kale could be harmful to older adults who are on blood thinning medications because of the increased _____ intake,which interferes with anticoagulation.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) vitamin K 
A) vitamin A 
B) vitamin B12 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin E 
E) vitamin K

Question 15

Older adults have difficulty staying physically active for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) fear of falling. 
B) inclement weather. 
C) never having been physically active. 
D) lack of access to safe places to walk. 
E) do not have a personal trainer. 
A) fear of falling. 
B) inclement weather. 
C) never having been physically active. 
D) lack of access to safe places to walk. 
E) do not have a personal trainer.

Question 16

The oldest documented human lifespan is:

Accepted Answer

A) 105 years. 
B) 110 years. 
C) 112 years. 
D) 120 years. 
E) 122 years. 
A) 105 years. 
B) 110 years. 
C) 112 years. 
D) 120 years. 
E) 122 years.

Question 17

All of the following are benefits of exercise for seniors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced risk of falling. 
B) healthier body mass composition. 
C) increased risk of type 2 diabetes. 
D) enhanced bone health. 
E) better cognitive function. 
A) reduced risk of falling. 
B) healthier body mass composition. 
C) increased risk of type 2 diabetes. 
D) enhanced bone health. 
E) better cognitive function.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about calorie restriction without nutrient deficiency is false?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the longevity of small animals. 
B) It decrease the risk of chronic illness in rhesus monkeys. 
C) It is recommended for all older adults. 
D) It is commonly studied by researchers who are examining aging delays. 
E) It is hoped that studying calorie restriction may give more information about the mechanisms of aging. 
A) It increases the longevity of small animals. 
B) It decrease the risk of chronic illness in rhesus monkeys. 
C) It is recommended for all older adults. 
D) It is commonly studied by researchers who are examining aging delays. 
E) It is hoped that studying calorie restriction may give more information about the mechanisms of aging.

Question 19

What food preparation technique might make food more appealing to older adults whose sense of taste has declined?

Accepted Answer

A) Broiling food 
B) Adding more fruits to the plate 
C) Stir frying food 
D) Adding spices 
E) Using a pressure cooker 
A) Broiling food 
B) Adding more fruits to the plate 
C) Stir frying food 
D) Adding spices 
E) Using a pressure cooker

Question 20

All of the following increase the risk of an older adult developing osteoporosis EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) regular cardiovascular exercise. 
B) lack of weight-bearing exercise. 
C) insufficient calcium intake. 
D) spending all day indoors. 
E) lack of vitamin D. 
A) regular cardiovascular exercise. 
B) lack of weight-bearing exercise. 
C) insufficient calcium intake. 
D) spending all day indoors. 
E) lack of vitamin D.

Exam 21: Healthy Diets

Older adults have increased requirement for intake of vitamins B6 and B12 because of:

Although older adults need to consume nutrient-dense foods,their desire to eat can be affected by:

Slower peristalsis is a common physiological change associated with aging.To help with this,older adults could try:

A fear of incontinence and the need for frequent urination can cause older adults to avoid fluids and become _____,which can lead to hospitalization.

All of the following could be helpful to older adults who have difficulty purchasing and preparing food EXCEPT:

Following the loss of a spouse,which of the following can affect the food intake of a widow or widower?

All of the following naturally occur with aging EXCEPT:

Soft foods may be recommended for older adults because of problems with:

Besides diet and activity,research indicates that those who live in Blue Zones where life expectancy is longest also tend to share this characteristic:

A primary nutritional concern of an older adult who takes prescription medications and over the counter supplements is:

A good,easy to eat,convenient source of vitamin B6 and potassium for older adults is:

The most important difference between the MyPlate for Older Adults created by nutrition scientists at Tufts University and the MyPlate introduced by the USDA is the:

What type of diet is recommended to help reduce the likelihood of developing dementia?

Regular meals with large portions of spinach or kale could be harmful to older adults who are on blood thinning medications because of the increased _____ intake,which interferes with anticoagulation.

Older adults have difficulty staying physically active for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

The oldest documented human lifespan is:

All of the following are benefits of exercise for seniors EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements about calorie restriction without nutrient deficiency is false?

What food preparation technique might make food more appealing to older adults whose sense of taste has declined?

All of the following increase the risk of an older adult developing osteoporosis EXCEPT:

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