Question 1

Compare and contrast the meaning of a person's physiological age versus chronological age.

Accepted Answer

A person's physiological age r

Question 2

What are the known consequences of taking a single two-tablet dose of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

A) It inhibits monoamine oxidase activity. 
B) It doubles the bleeding time of wounds. 
C) It increases production of prostaglandins that enhance fever. 
D) It is excreted very rapidly in people taking vitamin C supplements. 
E) In it insufficient to reduce risk of heart attack in at-risk individuals. 
A) It inhibits monoamine oxidase activity. 
B) It doubles the bleeding time of wounds. 
C) It increases production of prostaglandins that enhance fever. 
D) It is excreted very rapidly in people taking vitamin C supplements. 
E) In it insufficient to reduce risk of heart attack in at-risk individuals.

Question 3

How do the elderly respond to strength training?

Accepted Answer

Muscle mass and muscle strength tend to

Question 4

In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life, hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50

Question 5

What disorder is associated with the body's breakdown of purines?

Accepted Answer

A) Gout 
B) Dysphagia 
C) Sarcopenia 
D) Senile dementia 
E) Macular degeneration 
A) Gout 
B) Dysphagia 
C) Sarcopenia 
D) Senile dementia 
E) Macular degeneration

Question 6

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

Accepted Answer

A) BMI 
B) Alcohol use 
C) Chronological age 
D) Regular physical activity 
E) Good genes 
A) BMI 
B) Alcohol use 
C) Chronological age 
D) Regular physical activity 
E) Good genes

Question 7

What proportion of persons in the U.S., age 65 and older, have a cataract?

Accepted Answer

A) About 1 in 50 
B) About 1 in 20 
C) About 1 in 10 
D) About 1 in 5 
E) More than half 
A) About 1 in 50 
B) About 1 in 20 
C) About 1 in 10 
D) About 1 in 5 
E) More than half

Question 8

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?

Accepted Answer

A) 47 years 
B) 55 years 
C) 61 years 
D) 68 years 
E) 71 years 
A) 47 years 
B) 55 years 
C) 61 years 
D) 68 years 
E) 71 years

Question 9

What percentage of all prescription drugs sold in the United States is taken by people over 65 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
E) 50

Question 10

Define sarcopenia and describe risk factors and treatment.

Accepted Answer

Loss of muscle, known as sarcopenia, can

Question 11

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

Accepted Answer

A) Red meat 
B) Aged cheeses 
C) Fresh fish 
D) Cruciferous vegetables 
E) Chocolate 
A) Red meat 
B) Aged cheeses 
C) Fresh fish 
D) Cruciferous vegetables 
E) Chocolate

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons. 
B) The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group. 
C) In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use. 
D) Alcohol withdrawal is much more difficult for older persons than for younger persons. 
E) Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence. 
A) Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons. 
B) The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group. 
C) In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use. 
D) Alcohol withdrawal is much more difficult for older persons than for younger persons. 
E) Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.

Question 13

Which of the following is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc intake is insufficient in older people. 
B) Excess zinc from supplements blunts the taste buds. 
C) Zinc deficiency stimulates the appetite for high-fat foods. 
D) Most medications affect zinc excretion but not absorption. 
E) Excess zinc increases the risk of pneumonia. 
A) Zinc intake is insufficient in older people. 
B) Excess zinc from supplements blunts the taste buds. 
C) Zinc deficiency stimulates the appetite for high-fat foods. 
D) Most medications affect zinc excretion but not absorption. 
E) Excess zinc increases the risk of pneumonia.

Question 14

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

Accepted Answer

A) They vary according to individual histories. 
B) They remain the same as in young adult life. 
C) They increase; therefore, supplementation is required. 
D) They decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition. 
E) They rarely change from middle-age onward. 
A) They vary according to individual histories. 
B) They remain the same as in young adult life. 
C) They increase; therefore, supplementation is required. 
D) They decrease for vitamins and minerals due to changes in body composition. 
E) They rarely change from middle-age onward.

Question 15

____________________ is the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the maximum number of years...

Question 16

Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day. You inform your father that

Accepted Answer

A) these vegetables significantly reduce absorption of the drug. 
B) these vegetables significantly increase absorption of the drug. 
C) variable intake of green leafy vegetables will affect activity of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
D) inconsistent intakes of green leafy vegetables will interfere with the regular action of the drug. 
E) he is confused - green leafy vegetable intake is unrelated to anticoagulant action. 
A) these vegetables significantly reduce absorption of the drug. 
B) these vegetables significantly increase absorption of the drug. 
C) variable intake of green leafy vegetables will affect activity of monoamine oxidase inhibitors. 
D) inconsistent intakes of green leafy vegetables will interfere with the regular action of the drug. 
E) he is confused - green leafy vegetable intake is unrelated to anticoagulant action.

Question 17

What is sarcopenia?

Accepted Answer

A) Loss of central visual activity 
B) Loss of muscle mass and strength 
C) Aging-induced chronic inflammation of the stomach 
D) Intestinal dysmotility from excessive use of laxatives 
E) Paralysis of GI tract muscles 
A) Loss of central visual activity 
B) Loss of muscle mass and strength 
C) Aging-induced chronic inflammation of the stomach 
D) Intestinal dysmotility from excessive use of laxatives 
E) Paralysis of GI tract muscles

Question 18

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

Accepted Answer

A) High in simple sugars, low in canned fruit 
B) High in animal protein, low in canned fruit 
C) Low in polyunsaturated fat, high in oleic acid 
D) Low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids 
E) High in animal protein and both omega-3 fatty acids and oleic acid 
A) High in simple sugars, low in canned fruit 
B) High in animal protein, low in canned fruit 
C) Low in polyunsaturated fat, high in oleic acid 
D) Low in saturated fat, high in omega-3 fatty acids 
E) High in animal protein and both omega-3 fatty acids and oleic acid

Question 19

Define the condition known as gout and discuss dietary interventions.

Accepted Answer

Another form of arthritis, which most co

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

Accepted Answer

A) Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise. 
B) In the United States, infectious diseases are a minor cause of deaths in the elderly. 
C) Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition. 
D) Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems. 
E) In elderly persons, nutritional status rarely influences immune functioning. 
A) Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise. 
B) In the United States, infectious diseases are a minor cause of deaths in the elderly. 
C) Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition. 
D) Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems. 
E) In elderly persons, nutritional status rarely influences immune functioning.

Compare and contrast the meaning of a person's physiological age versus chronological age.

What are the known consequences of taking a single two-tablet dose of aspirin?

How do the elderly respond to strength training?

In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life, hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

What disorder is associated with the body's breakdown of purines?

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

What proportion of persons in the U.S., age 65 and older, have a cataract?

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?

What percentage of all prescription drugs sold in the United States is taken by people over 65 years of age?

Define sarcopenia and describe risk factors and treatment.

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?

Which of the following is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

____________________ is the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species.

Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day. You inform your father that

What is sarcopenia?

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

Define the condition known as gout and discuss dietary interventions.

Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

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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 123 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

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

Compare and contrast the meaning of a person's physiological age versus chronological age.

What are the known consequences of taking a single two-tablet dose of aspirin?

How do the elderly respond to strength training?

In people who practice energy restriction to prolong life, hunger becomes persistent when kcal intake first drops by what percentage?

What disorder is associated with the body's breakdown of purines?

What is the most important predictor of a person's mobility in the later years?

What proportion of persons in the U.S., age 65 and older, have a cataract?

What was the average life expectancy of a person born in the year 1900?

What percentage of all prescription drugs sold in the United States is taken by people over 65 years of age?

Define sarcopenia and describe risk factors and treatment.

Which of the following foods in particular must be restricted in the diet of a person taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor drug?

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?

Which of the following is a feature of zinc nutrition in the elderly?

Which of the following describes the nutrient needs of older people?

____________________ is the maximum number of years of life attainable by a member of a species.

Your father was recently prescribed an anticoagulant medicine and was surprised that the doctor advised him to maintain consumption of consistent amounts of green leafy vegetables every day. You inform your father that

What is sarcopenia?

Which of the following types of diets has been shown to prevent or reduce arthritis inflammation?

Define the condition known as gout and discuss dietary interventions.

Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

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 123 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