Question 1

MATCHING
-The anticoagulant warfarin acts by blocking the enzyme that activates this nutrient

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 2

MATCHING
-Deficiency caused,in part,by the elderly's low intake of milk

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

Betty was diagnosed with a pressure ulcer,which means she has damage to her ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  colon 
C)  mouth 
D)  stomach 
E)  eye 
A)  skin 
B)  colon 
C)  mouth 
D)  stomach 
E)  eye

Question 4

Why is dehydration a common problem among older adults?

Accepted Answer

Despite real fluid needs,many older peop

Question 5

Which of the following would be the best substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone who wishes to avoid food waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  UHT milk 
B)  Low-cost expired milk 
C)  Calcium carbonate tablets 
D)  Ricemilk 
E)  Soymilk 
A)  UHT milk 
B)  Low-cost expired milk 
C)  Calcium carbonate tablets 
D)  Ricemilk 
E)  Soymilk

Question 6

The medication megestrol acetate ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relieves depression 
B)  promotes weight loss 
C)  enhances appetite 
D)  stimulates insulin production 
E)  treats dementia 
A)  relieves depression 
B)  promotes weight loss 
C)  enhances appetite 
D)  stimulates insulin production 
E)  treats dementia

Question 7

What are five strategies for growing old healthfully?

Accepted Answer

•Choose nutrient-dense foods.
•Be physic

Question 8

Older adults primarily diet in order to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  economize when food prices increase 
B)  improve appearance 
C)  pursue a medical goal such as reducing cholesterol 
D)  reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia 
E)  reduce feelings of depression 
A)  economize when food prices increase 
B)  improve appearance 
C)  pursue a medical goal such as reducing cholesterol 
D)  reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia 
E)  reduce feelings of depression

Question 9

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs of the Older Americans Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eligibility begins at 50. 
B)  There are no income limits for eligibility. 
C)  Meals on Wheels is generally preferred to congregate meals. 
D)  Currently, only luncheon meals are offered. 
E)  Meals for people with special dietary needs are offered, but less frequently that regular meals. 
A)  Eligibility begins at 50. 
B)  There are no income limits for eligibility. 
C)  Meals on Wheels is generally preferred to congregate meals. 
D)  Currently, only luncheon meals are offered. 
E)  Meals for people with special dietary needs are offered, but less frequently that regular meals.

Question 10

What is a congregate meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  A meal provided for groups of elderly in a place like a community center 
B)  A meal prepared for the elderly that meets two-thirds of the Dietary Recommended Intakes 
C)  A meal prepared for individual elderly members of large church organizations and delivered to their homes 
D)  A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for nursing home residents 
E)  A meal prepared by a community organization and delivered to home-bound individuals where they live 
A)  A meal provided for groups of elderly in a place like a community center 
B)  A meal prepared for the elderly that meets two-thirds of the Dietary Recommended Intakes 
C)  A meal prepared for individual elderly members of large church organizations and delivered to their homes 
D)  A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for nursing home residents 
E)  A meal prepared by a community organization and delivered to home-bound individuals where they live

Question 11

Which type of arthritis most commonly disables older people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoarthritis 
B)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  Gout 
D)  Fibromyalgia 
E)  Psoriatic arthritis 
A)  Osteoarthritis 
B)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  Gout 
D)  Fibromyalgia 
E)  Psoriatic arthritis

Question 12

A person's perceived physical and mental well-being is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person's perceived physical and mental well-being...

Question 13

Even with the help of Social Security,how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A)  9 
B)  15 
C)  26 
D)  33 
E)  40 
A)  9 
B)  15 
C)  26 
D)  33 
E)  40

Question 14

MATCHING
-Maximum number of years of life for a species

Accepted Answer

A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) Fight or flight 
B) Tend and befriend 
C) Life span 
D) Life expectancy 
E) Iron
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Zinc
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Gout
M)Vitamin K
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Pressure ulcers
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 15

Hunger is persistent when energy is restricted by ________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  30 
E)  50 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  25 
D)  30 
E)  50

Question 16

A person's age in years from his or her date of birth is one's ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person's age in years from his...

Question 17

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It acts as a sedative. 
B)  It promotes wound healing and blood clotting. 
C)  It interferes with prostaglandins. 
D)  It binds to nerve receptors. 
E)  It stimulates endorphins. 
A)  It acts as a sedative. 
B)  It promotes wound healing and blood clotting. 
C)  It interferes with prostaglandins. 
D)  It binds to nerve receptors. 
E)  It stimulates endorphins.

Question 18

Which of the following accurately describes concerns about water intake in elderly people?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth. 
B)  They have an increased total body water content compared with younger adults. 
C)  They urinate more frequently, so require greater hydration. 
D)  They tend toward overhydration, which results in mental lapses and disorientation. 
E)  They develop pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections due to abundant intake of foods with high-water content. 
A)  They may not feel thirsty or recognize dryness of the mouth. 
B)  They have an increased total body water content compared with younger adults. 
C)  They urinate more frequently, so require greater hydration. 
D)  They tend toward overhydration, which results in mental lapses and disorientation. 
E)  They develop pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections due to abundant intake of foods with high-water content.

Question 19

Which of the following is commonly used as an additive in liquid medicines and causes diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sorbitol 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Saccharin 
D)  Aspartame 
E)  Lactulose 
A)  Sorbitol 
B)  Maltose 
C)  Saccharin 
D)  Aspartame 
E)  Lactulose

Question 20

Describe two types of arthritis that can benefit from dietary changes and/or from physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The most common type of arthritis that d

MATCHING -The anticoagulant warfarin acts by blocking the enzyme that activates this nutrient

MATCHING -Deficiency caused,in part,by the elderly's low intake of milk

Betty was diagnosed with a pressure ulcer,which means she has damage to her ________.

Why is dehydration a common problem among older adults?

Which of the following would be the best substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone who wishes to avoid food waste?

The medication megestrol acetate ________.

What are five strategies for growing old healthfully?

Older adults primarily diet in order to ________.

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs of the Older Americans Act?

What is a congregate meal?

Which type of arthritis most commonly disables older people?

A person's perceived physical and mental well-being is referred to as ________.

Even with the help of Social Security,how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

MATCHING -Maximum number of years of life for a species

Hunger is persistent when energy is restricted by ________ percent.

A person's age in years from his or her date of birth is one's ________.

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and relieve pain?

Which of the following accurately describes concerns about water intake in elderly people?

Which of the following is commonly used as an additive in liquid medicines and causes diarrhea?

Describe two types of arthritis that can benefit from dietary changes and/or from physical activity.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 17: Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

MATCHING -The anticoagulant warfarin acts by blocking the enzyme that activates this nutrient

MATCHING -Deficiency caused,in part,by the elderly's low intake of milk

Betty was diagnosed with a pressure ulcer,which means she has damage to her ________.

Why is dehydration a common problem among older adults?

Which of the following would be the best substitute for fresh milk for the elderly person living alone who wishes to avoid food waste?

The medication megestrol acetate ________.

What are five strategies for growing old healthfully?

Older adults primarily diet in order to ________.

Which of the following is true of food assistance programs of the Older Americans Act?

What is a congregate meal?

Which type of arthritis most commonly disables older people?

A person's perceived physical and mental well-being is referred to as ________.

Even with the help of Social Security,how many adults over age 65 live in poverty?

MATCHING -Maximum number of years of life for a species

Hunger is persistent when energy is restricted by ________ percent.

A person's age in years from his or her date of birth is one's ________.

How does aspirin reduce inflammation and relieve pain?

Which of the following accurately describes concerns about water intake in elderly people?

Which of the following is commonly used as an additive in liquid medicines and causes diarrhea?

Describe two types of arthritis that can benefit from dietary changes and/or from physical activity.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters