Question 1

____________________ is the average number of years lived by people in a given society.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The medical term for a person who lacks teeth is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for a person who...

Question 3

Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. 
B) Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. 
C) Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. 
D) Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes. 
E) Folate excesses are fairly common. 
A) Zinc intake is adequate for about 95% of this group. 
B) Iron absorption is reduced due to low stomach acidity. 
C) Calcium intakes of females are near the RDA for this group. 
D) Calcium allowances for this group have recently been increased by the Committee on Dietary Reference Intakes. 
E) Folate excesses are fairly common.

Question 4

Give several reasons for the decline in nutritional status consequent to aging.

Accepted Answer

In the GI tract, numerous changes take p

Question 5

What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) To economize when food prices increase 
B) To improve appearance among their peers 
C) To pursue a medical goal such as reducing blood glucose 
D) To reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia 
E) Unintentionally, as a result of depression or dementia 
A) To economize when food prices increase 
B) To improve appearance among their peers 
C) To pursue a medical goal such as reducing blood glucose 
D) To reduce risks for development of atrophic gastritis and pernicious anemia 
E) Unintentionally, as a result of depression or dementia

Question 6

Which of the following is a feature of the stress response in men and women?

Accepted Answer

A) Women's general reactions to stress are different than those of men. 
B) The ability to respond is weaker in older women compared with older men. 
C) The secretion of epinephrine is suppressed in elderly women compared with elderly men. 
D) Psychological stressors such as divorce or death of a loved one are handled much less well by elderly men compared with elderly women. 
E) There are no clinically important differences in men's and women's responses to stress. 
A) Women's general reactions to stress are different than those of men. 
B) The ability to respond is weaker in older women compared with older men. 
C) The secretion of epinephrine is suppressed in elderly women compared with elderly men. 
D) Psychological stressors such as divorce or death of a loved one are handled much less well by elderly men compared with elderly women. 
E) There are no clinically important differences in men's and women's responses to stress.

Question 7

Which of the following foods seems to relieve rheumatoid arthritis in some people?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Olive oil 
C) Iodized salt 
D) Refined cereals 
E) Beef and pork 
A) Milk 
B) Olive oil 
C) Iodized salt 
D) Refined cereals 
E) Beef and pork

Question 8

MATCHING
-Term that describes difficulty swallowing

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

Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an 80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 
B) 2-4 
C) 4-8 
D) 8-16 
E) 16-24 
A) 1-2 
B) 2-4 
C) 4-8 
D) 8-16 
E) 16-24

Question 10

MATCHING
-Type of arthritis resulting in deterioration of joint cartilage

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 11

By 2030, what proportion of the U.S. population is expected to be 65 years of age or older?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 7 
B) 1 in 6 
C) 1 in 5 
D) 1 in 4 
E) 1 in 3 
A) 1 in 7 
B) 1 in 6 
C) 1 in 5 
D) 1 in 4 
E) 1 in 3

Question 12

____________________ are damage to the skin and underlying tissues as a result of compression and poor circulation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are damage to the skin and...

Question 13

MATCHING
-Dietary restriction of this extends lifespan in animals

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 14

What ingredient commonly used as an additive in liquid medicines often 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 15

The medical term for loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and quality is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for loss of skeletal...

Question 16

MATCHING
-Stomach bacterial utilization of this nutrient increases risk for deficiency

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 17

What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Maintenance of appropriate body weight 
B) Ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA 
C) Monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability 
D) Treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles 
E) Taking vitamin and mineral supplements appropriate for dementia treatment 
A) Maintenance of appropriate body weight 
B) Ensuring adequate intakes of antioxidant nutrients and DHA 
C) Monitoring intake of medications that may interfere with nutrient bioavailability 
D) Treatment for iron overload to prevent formation of new neurofibrillary tangles 
E) Taking vitamin and mineral supplements appropriate for dementia treatment

Question 18

What is a congregate meal?

Accepted Answer

A) A meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center 
B) A meal prepared for the elderly that meets one-third of the Dietary Recommended Intakes 
C) A meal prepared for disadvantaged people of all ages to encourage communal gathering of diverse population groups 
D) A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for the elderly and served primarily to church congregations 
E) A meal prepared by a community organization and delivered to home-bound individuals where they live 
A) A meal provided for the elderly in a place such as a community center 
B) A meal prepared for the elderly that meets one-third of the Dietary Recommended Intakes 
C) A meal prepared for disadvantaged people of all ages to encourage communal gathering of diverse population groups 
D) A meal provided through the Nutrition Screening Initiative for the elderly and served primarily to church congregations 
E) A meal prepared by a community organization and delivered to home-bound individuals where they live

Question 19

What percentage of older adults live in poverty?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 9 
C) 11 
D) 13 
E) 15 
A) 7 
B) 9 
C) 11 
D) 13 
E) 15

Question 20

MATCHING
-Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs

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

____________________ is the average number of years lived by people in a given society.

The medical term for a person who lacks teeth is ____________________.

Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

Give several reasons for the decline in nutritional status consequent to aging.

What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?

Which of the following is a feature of the stress response in men and women?

Which of the following foods seems to relieve rheumatoid arthritis in some people?

MATCHING -Term that describes difficulty swallowing

Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an 80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?

MATCHING -Type of arthritis resulting in deterioration of joint cartilage

By 2030, what proportion of the U.S. population is expected to be 65 years of age or older?

____________________ are damage to the skin and underlying tissues as a result of compression and poor circulation.

MATCHING -Dietary restriction of this extends lifespan in animals

What ingredient commonly used as an additive in liquid medicines often causes diarrhea?

The medical term for loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and quality is ____________________.

MATCHING -Stomach bacterial utilization of this nutrient increases risk for deficiency

What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

What is a congregate meal?

What percentage of older adults live in poverty?

MATCHING -Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs

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

____________________ is the average number of years lived by people in a given society.

The medical term for a person who lacks teeth is ____________________.

Which of the following statements describes one aspect of mineral nutrition of older adults?

Give several reasons for the decline in nutritional status consequent to aging.

What is the main reason for dieting in the elderly?

Which of the following is a feature of the stress response in men and women?

Which of the following foods seems to relieve rheumatoid arthritis in some people?

MATCHING -Term that describes difficulty swallowing

Approximately what percentage decline in basal metabolism is seen in an 80-year-old person compared with a 40-year-old?

MATCHING -Type of arthritis resulting in deterioration of joint cartilage

By 2030, what proportion of the U.S. population is expected to be 65 years of age or older?

____________________ are damage to the skin and underlying tissues as a result of compression and poor circulation.

MATCHING -Dietary restriction of this extends lifespan in animals

What ingredient commonly used as an additive in liquid medicines often causes diarrhea?

The medical term for loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and quality is ____________________.

MATCHING -Stomach bacterial utilization of this nutrient increases risk for deficiency

What is thought to be the most important nutrition concern for people with Alzheimer's disease?

What is a congregate meal?

What percentage of older adults live in poverty?

MATCHING -Intake of this substance interferes with utilization of many cardiovascular and central nervous system drugs

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