Question 1

Food insecurity is a major contributing factor in worsening existing chronic conditions in older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) senescence 
B) life span 
C) geriatrics 
D) longevity 
A) senescence 
B) life span 
C) geriatrics 
D) longevity A

Question 3

Reduced ________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) vulnerability to cancer 
B) heartburn 
C) bruising 
D) thirst sensation 
A) vulnerability to cancer 
B) heartburn 
C) bruising 
D) thirst sensation D

Question 4

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Pantothenic acid 
A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Pantothenic acid

Question 5

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Age-related dementia includes ________.  Check all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's Disease 
B) vascular dementia 
C) pellagra 
D) Parkinson's disease 
A) Alzheimer's Disease 
B) vascular dementia 
C) pellagra 
D) Parkinson's disease

Question 7

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her ________ now.

Accepted Answer

A) skin is more elastic 
B) cells require more energy 
C) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
D) arteries are less flexible 
A) skin is more elastic 
B) cells require more energy 
C) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
D) arteries are less flexible

Question 8

________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

Accepted Answer

A) Life expectancy 
B) Life span 
C) Longevity 
D) Healthy life span expectancy 
A) Life expectancy 
B) Life span 
C) Longevity 
D) Healthy life span expectancy

Question 9

According to the damage or error theory of aging,________.

Accepted Answer

A) organs simply wear out with use and abuse 
B) aging is inevitable and diet or exercise does not impact that process 
C) over time,the activity of certain genes results in aging 
D) All of the choices are correct. 
A) organs simply wear out with use and abuse 
B) aging is inevitable and diet or exercise does not impact that process 
C) over time,the activity of certain genes results in aging 
D) All of the choices are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,life expectancy is about 95 years. 
B) A centenarian is a person who has lived for 100 years or more. 
C) The longest living (documented)person was a Russian man who lived for 114 years. 
D) People living in the United States are more likely to reach 100 years of age than those living in all other parts of the world. 
A) In the United States,life expectancy is about 95 years. 
B) A centenarian is a person who has lived for 100 years or more. 
C) The longest living (documented)person was a Russian man who lived for 114 years. 
D) People living in the United States are more likely to reach 100 years of age than those living in all other parts of the world.

Question 11

________ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) Increased brain weight 
B) Fewer episodes of heartburn 
C) Hardening of the arteries 
D) Increased blood filtration rate 
A) Increased brain weight 
B) Fewer episodes of heartburn 
C) Hardening of the arteries 
D) Increased blood filtration rate

Question 12

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increase the risk of certain cancers 
B) stimulate the production of anti-aging hormones 
C) speed up the aging rate 
D) increase life expectancy 
A) increase the risk of certain cancers 
B) stimulate the production of anti-aging hormones 
C) speed up the aging rate 
D) increase life expectancy

Question 13

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) polypharmacy 
B) self-medication 
C) holistic healing 
D) wellness approach 
A) polypharmacy 
B) self-medication 
C) holistic healing 
D) wellness approach

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,life expectancy is about 79 years. 
B) The life span of a human being is 100 years. 
C) The longest living (documented)person was a man from Bulgaria who lived for 110 years. 
D) There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity. 
A) In the United States,life expectancy is about 79 years. 
B) The life span of a human being is 100 years. 
C) The longest living (documented)person was a man from Bulgaria who lived for 110 years. 
D) There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity.

Question 15

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Potassium 
B) Sodium 
C) Sulfur 
D) Vanadium 
A) Potassium 
B) Sodium 
C) Sulfur 
D) Vanadium

Question 16

Bernard is 83 years of age.His ________ is likely to have a negative influence on his nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic background 
B) daily exercise regimen 
C) social isolation 
D) full set of natural teeth 
A) ethnic background 
B) daily exercise regimen 
C) social isolation 
D) full set of natural teeth

Question 17

Zinc deficiency is one of the most common causes of taste disorders among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dementia is a condition that rarely affects people who are younger than 75 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As a person ages,telomere length tends to increase as part of the natural aging process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Longevity is a natural change that results when the human body reaches 85 years of age. 
B) People who experience more "wear and tear" of their bodies tend to live longer than people who do not experience as much wear and tear. 
C) Longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food. 
D) People whose cells are able to repair their damaged DNA may live longer than people whose cells do not have this ability. 
A) Longevity is a natural change that results when the human body reaches 85 years of age. 
B) People who experience more "wear and tear" of their bodies tend to live longer than people who do not experience as much wear and tear. 
C) Longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food. 
D) People whose cells are able to repair their damaged DNA may live longer than people whose cells do not have this ability.

Food insecurity is a major contributing factor in worsening existing chronic conditions in older people.

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as ________.

Reduced ________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Age-related dementia includes ________. Check all that apply.

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her ________ now.

________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

According to the damage or error theory of aging,________.

Which of the following statements is true?

________ is a physiological change associated with aging.

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may ________.

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults?

Bernard is 83 years of age.His ________ is likely to have a negative influence on his nutritional status.

Zinc deficiency is one of the most common causes of taste disorders among older adults.

Dementia is a condition that rarely affects people who are younger than 75 years of age.

As a person ages,telomere length tends to increase as part of the natural aging process.

Which of the following statements is true?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 18: Nutrition for Older Adults

Food insecurity is a major contributing factor in worsening existing chronic conditions in older people.

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as ________.

Reduced ________ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Age-related dementia includes ________. Check all that apply.

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her ________ now.

________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

According to the damage or error theory of aging,________.

Which of the following statements is true?

________ is a physiological change associated with aging.

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may ________.

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults?

Bernard is 83 years of age.His ________ is likely to have a negative influence on his nutritional status.

Zinc deficiency is one of the most common causes of taste disorders among older adults.

Dementia is a condition that rarely affects people who are younger than 75 years of age.

As a person ages,telomere length tends to increase as part of the natural aging process.

Which of the following statements is true?

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters