Question 1

What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 72 (males), 78 years (females) 
B) 78 (males), 85 years (females) 
C) 81 (males), 86 years (females) 
D) 85 (males), 89 years (females) 
E) 90 (males), 93 years (females) 
A) 72 (males), 78 years (females) 
B) 78 (males), 85 years (females) 
C) 81 (males), 86 years (females) 
D) 85 (males), 89 years (females) 
E) 90 (males), 93 years (females)

Question 2

A person who is edentulous has

Accepted Answer

A) no teeth. 
B) low immunity. 
C) difficulty swallowing. 
D) diminished muscle mass. 
E) limited lower body mobility. 
A) no teeth. 
B) low immunity. 
C) difficulty swallowing. 
D) diminished muscle mass. 
E) limited lower body mobility.

Question 3

List six major lifestyle behaviors thought to promote long-term health.

Accepted Answer

Following a healthy plant-based eating p

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) The DRI is 800-1000 mg. 
B) Calcium intakes are well below recommendations. 
C) Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility. 
D) Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives. 
E) An elderly individual who lacks sufficient calcium stores can rarely be helped by supplementation. 
A) The DRI is 800-1000 mg. 
B) Calcium intakes are well below recommendations. 
C) Calcium supplements are not effective sources of calcium due to poor digestibility. 
D) Calcium from food is not well absorbed due to the intake of calcium-binding laxatives. 
E) An elderly individual who lacks sufficient calcium stores can rarely be helped by supplementation.

Question 5

Describe the effects of energy restriction on longevity of animals and people.

Accepted Answer

Decades of research has revealed that an

Question 6

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

Accepted Answer

A) It relieves depression. 
B) It promotes weight loss. 
C) It promotes weight gain. 
D) It lowers blood pressure. 
E) It is used to treat moderate dementia. 
A) It relieves depression. 
B) It promotes weight loss. 
C) It promotes weight gain. 
D) It lowers blood pressure. 
E) It is used to treat moderate dementia.

Question 7

Once a woman reaches the age of 75 years, about how many more years of survival would be expected?

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 11 
C) 13 
D) 15 
E) 17 
A) 9 
B) 11 
C) 13 
D) 15 
E) 17

Question 8

MATCHING
-A condition characterized, in part, by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 9

Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________....

Question 10

____________________ is a person's perceived physical and mental well-being.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a person's perceived physical and...

Question 11

Discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Accepted Answer

Oxidative stress appears to play a signi

Question 12

Explain the relationship between diet and arthritis treatment.

Accepted Answer

The most common type of arthritis that d

Question 13

Any threat to a person's well-being or a demand placed on the body to adapt is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any threat to a person's well-being or...

Question 14

People who persistently restrict energy intake by 30% for 30 years can expect to increase longevity by up to how many years?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 6 
C) 9 
D) 12 
E) 15 
A) 3 
B) 6 
C) 9 
D) 12 
E) 15

Question 15

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

Accepted Answer

As people age, their likelihood of takin

Question 16

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30 
E) 40 
A) 2 
B) 10 
C) 20 
D) 30 
E) 40

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts. 
B) Adequate intakes of biotin and inositol seem to delay the onset of cataract formation. 
C) Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts. 
D) Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts. 
E) Antioxidant supplements appear to slow the progression of cataracts. 
A) Obese and lean people have the same risk for cataracts. 
B) Adequate intakes of biotin and inositol seem to delay the onset of cataract formation. 
C) Nutrition seems to play little, if any, role in the onset of cataracts. 
D) Vitamin C supplements in doses of 1,000 mg for several years appear to raise the risk for cataracts. 
E) Antioxidant supplements appear to slow the progression of cataracts.

Question 18

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

Accepted Answer

A) EPA 
B) Zinc 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin B₁₂ 
E) Sodium 
A) EPA 
B) Zinc 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin B₁₂ 
E) Sodium

Question 19

MATCHING
-Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis 
A) 5 
B) 13 
C) 33 
D) 50 
E) Energy
F)Cataracts
G)Vitamin D
H)Dysphagia
I)Beta-amyloid
J)Sarcopenia
K)Purines
L)Vitamin B₁₂
M)Tetracycline
N)Acetylcholine
O)Osteoarthritis
P)Grapefruit juice
Q)Atrophic gastritis
R)Hydrochloric acid
S)Omega-3 fatty acids
T)Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 20

What are the risk factors for malnutrition in older results?

Accepted Answer

Disease: Illnesses or conditions that al

What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?

A person who is edentulous has

List six major lifestyle behaviors thought to promote long-term health.

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

Describe the effects of energy restriction on longevity of animals and people.

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

Once a woman reaches the age of 75 years, about how many more years of survival would be expected?

MATCHING -A condition characterized, in part, by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________.

____________________ is a person's perceived physical and mental well-being.

Discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Explain the relationship between diet and arthritis treatment.

Any threat to a person's well-being or a demand placed on the body to adapt is referred to as ____________________.

People who persistently restrict energy intake by 30% for 30 years can expect to increase longevity by up to how many years?

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

MATCHING -Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

What are the risk factors for malnutrition in older results?

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

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

What is the life expectancy of black males and females in the United States?

A person who is edentulous has

List six major lifestyle behaviors thought to promote long-term health.

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

Describe the effects of energy restriction on longevity of animals and people.

What is the primary action of the medication megestrol acetate?

Once a woman reaches the age of 75 years, about how many more years of survival would be expected?

MATCHING -A condition characterized, in part, by an inflamed stomach and abundant bacteria

Difficulty swallowing is called ____________________.

____________________ is a person's perceived physical and mental well-being.

Discuss the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Explain the relationship between diet and arthritis treatment.

Any threat to a person's well-being or a demand placed on the body to adapt is referred to as ____________________.

People who persistently restrict energy intake by 30% for 30 years can expect to increase longevity by up to how many years?

Why are the elderly especially vulnerable to adverse drug-nutrient interactions?

Approximately what percentage decline in total energy expenditure is seen in a 70 year old versus a 30 year old?

Which of the following is a characteristic of nutrition and cataract formation?

What nutrient is known to interfere significantly with the utilization of the antibiotic tetracycline?

MATCHING -Thickening of the eye lenses that occurs with aging

What are the risk factors for malnutrition in older results?

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