Question 1

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man.Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronological 
B)  physiological 
C)  ephemeral 
D)  transient 
E)  historical 
A)  chronological 
B)  physiological 
C)  ephemeral 
D)  transient 
E)  historical

Question 3

The CDC recommends older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive)days a week,at a moderate to high intensity,for ________ repetitions per exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-15 
B)  15-20 
C)  20-25 
D)  25-30 
E)  35-40 
A)  10-15 
B)  15-20 
C)  20-25 
D)  25-30 
E)  35-40

Question 4

MATCHING
-Damage to the skin commonly seen in people who are bedridden

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 5

For adults older than 65,mortality is lowest among individuals who are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  underweight 
B)  at a healthy weight 
C)  slightly overweight 
D)  obese 
E)  classified with clinically severe obesity 
A)  underweight 
B)  at a healthy weight 
C)  slightly overweight 
D)  obese 
E)  classified with clinically severe obesity

Question 6

The activity of the anticoagulant drug warfarin is affected by its interaction with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin K 
B)  grapefruit juice 
C)  sodium 
D)  aged meats 
E)  vitamin B12 
A)  vitamin K 
B)  grapefruit juice 
C)  sodium 
D)  aged meats 
E)  vitamin B12

Question 7

The nutrient needs of older people ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vary according to individual histories 
B)  remain the same as in young adult life 
C)  increase and necessitate supplementation 
D)  decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition 
E)  are addressed by four DRI categories 
A)  vary according to individual histories 
B)  remain the same as in young adult life 
C)  increase and necessitate supplementation 
D)  decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition 
E)  are addressed by four DRI categories

Question 8

The brain degeneration of an overweight 60-year-old person is comparable to that of a ________-year-old adult.

Accepted Answer

A)  62 
B)  65 
C)  67 
D)  70 
E)  72 
A)  62 
B)  65 
C)  67 
D)  70 
E)  72

Question 9

The DRI recommends ________ milligrams of calcium for women over 50 and older and men over 70.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 
B)  1200 
C)  1400 
D)  1600 
E)  1800 
A)  1000 
B)  1200 
C)  1400 
D)  1600 
E)  1800

Question 10

Gavin says his grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday.Gavin is referring to his grandmother's ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  life expectancy 
B)  physiological age 
C)  life span 
D)  chronological age 
E)  quality of life 
A)  life expectancy 
B)  physiological age 
C)  life span 
D)  chronological age 
E)  quality of life

Question 11

The combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aged is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inflammaging 
B)  dysphagic cell mass 
C)  sarcopenic undermining 
D)  endentulous-induced wasting 
E)  cachexia of aging 
A)  inflammaging 
B)  dysphagic cell mass 
C)  sarcopenic undermining 
D)  endentulous-induced wasting 
E)  cachexia of aging

Question 12

Consider the economic and social changes that occur as people age.How do these changes affect nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

Overall,older adults today have higher i

Question 13

What is the average life expectancy in the United States today?

Accepted Answer

A)  79 years 
B)  81 years 
C)  86 years 
D)  89 years 
E)  93 years 
A)  79 years 
B)  81 years 
C)  86 years 
D)  89 years 
E)  93 years

Question 14

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug to treat Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Red meat 
B)  Sauerkraut 
C)  Salmon 
D)  Cruciferous vegetables 
E)  Chocolate 
A)  Red meat 
B)  Sauerkraut 
C)  Salmon 
D)  Cruciferous vegetables 
E)  Chocolate

Question 15

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  21-34 years 
B)  35-49 years 
C)  50-64 years 
D)  65-84 years 
E)  Over 85 years 
A)  21-34 years 
B)  35-49 years 
C)  50-64 years 
D)  65-84 years 
E)  Over 85 years

Question 16

How many eligible seniors participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/10 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
E)  2/3 
A)  1/10 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
E)  2/3

Question 17

What is sarcopenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of central visual activity 
B)  Loss of muscle mass and strength 
C)  Softening of bones 
D)  Difficulty swallowing 
E)  Paralysis of GI tract muscles 
A)  Loss of central visual activity 
B)  Loss of muscle mass and strength 
C)  Softening of bones 
D)  Difficulty swallowing 
E)  Paralysis of GI tract muscles

Question 18

How does physical activity promote longevity?

Accepted Answer

The many remarkable benefits of regular

Question 19

MATCHING
-Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs

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 20

MATCHING
-Typical stress response for women

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

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man.Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

The CDC recommends older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive)days a week,at a moderate to high intensity,for ________ repetitions per exercise.

MATCHING -Damage to the skin commonly seen in people who are bedridden

For adults older than 65,mortality is lowest among individuals who are ________.

The activity of the anticoagulant drug warfarin is affected by its interaction with ________.

The nutrient needs of older people ________.

The brain degeneration of an overweight 60-year-old person is comparable to that of a ________-year-old adult.

The DRI recommends ________ milligrams of calcium for women over 50 and older and men over 70.

Gavin says his grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday.Gavin is referring to his grandmother's ________.

The combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aged is called ________.

Consider the economic and social changes that occur as people age.How do these changes affect nutrition status?

What is the average life expectancy in the United States today?

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug to treat Parkinson's disease?

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

How many eligible seniors participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

What is sarcopenia?

How does physical activity promote longevity?

MATCHING -Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs

MATCHING -Typical stress response for women

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

How many adults over age 65 would live in poverty without the help of Social Security?

Nora says her grandfather acts like a 25-year-old man.Nora is referring to her grandfather's ________ age.

The CDC recommends older adults engage in strength training at least two (nonconsecutive)days a week,at a moderate to high intensity,for ________ repetitions per exercise.

MATCHING -Damage to the skin commonly seen in people who are bedridden

For adults older than 65,mortality is lowest among individuals who are ________.

The activity of the anticoagulant drug warfarin is affected by its interaction with ________.

The nutrient needs of older people ________.

The brain degeneration of an overweight 60-year-old person is comparable to that of a ________-year-old adult.

The DRI recommends ________ milligrams of calcium for women over 50 and older and men over 70.

Gavin says his grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday.Gavin is referring to his grandmother's ________.

The combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in the aged is called ________.

Consider the economic and social changes that occur as people age.How do these changes affect nutrition status?

What is the average life expectancy in the United States today?

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug to treat Parkinson's disease?

What is the fastest-growing age group in the United States?

How many eligible seniors participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

What is sarcopenia?

How does physical activity promote longevity?

MATCHING -Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cholesterol-lowering drugs

MATCHING -Typical stress response for women

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