Question 1

The leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A) astigmatism. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) age-related macular degeneration. 
D) poor vitamin-C status. 
A) astigmatism. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) age-related macular degeneration. 
D) poor vitamin-C status. C

Question 2

"Aging gut" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) hardening of the arteries. 
B) increased difficulty with and impairment of digestion,urination,and defecation processes. 
C) reduction in the biodiversity of gut microbiota and increase in pathogenic bacteria. 
D) the onset of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D) . 
A) hardening of the arteries. 
B) increased difficulty with and impairment of digestion,urination,and defecation processes. 
C) reduction in the biodiversity of gut microbiota and increase in pathogenic bacteria. 
D) the onset of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D) . C

Question 3

Only females experience loss of bone mass and/or bone mineral density in older age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which factor below MOST increases the need for supplemental vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

A) sunscreen use 
B) excessive sun exposure 
C) drinking milk 
D) calcium supplements 
A) sunscreen use 
B) excessive sun exposure 
C) drinking milk 
D) calcium supplements

Question 5

A disease of the joints called ________ typically strikes younger adults and people who are underweight.

Accepted Answer

A) osteoporosis 
B) osteoarthritis 
C) rheumatoid arthritis 
D) Parkinson's disease 
A) osteoporosis 
B) osteoarthritis 
C) rheumatoid arthritis 
D) Parkinson's disease

Question 6

Participation in ________ MOST improves the dietary quality and nutrient intakes of at-risk older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) social clubs 
B) school and library outreach program 
C) senior center activities 
D) community services and nutrition assistance programs 
A) social clubs 
B) school and library outreach program 
C) senior center activities 
D) community services and nutrition assistance programs

Question 7

Which of the following is MOST true about multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplements for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not and should not vary from those formulated for all adults. 
B) Overall,they appear to supply older adults with far higher dosages than needed. 
C) Overall,it appears such supplements accurately reflect the variances in nutrient values that apply to elderly people. 
D) Overall,they appear to supply older adults with far lower dosages than is optimal. 
A) They do not and should not vary from those formulated for all adults. 
B) Overall,they appear to supply older adults with far higher dosages than needed. 
C) Overall,it appears such supplements accurately reflect the variances in nutrient values that apply to elderly people. 
D) Overall,they appear to supply older adults with far lower dosages than is optimal.

Question 8

Iron needs increase with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

For which of the following nutrients does absorption increase with age?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin B₁₂ 
D) vitamin A 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin B₁₂ 
D) vitamin A

Question 10

Overweight and obesity are not particularly important concerns for older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Aging is often associated with xerostomia,a condition characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) vision disturbances. 
B) dry mouth and decreased salivary production. 
C) decreased sense of smell. 
D) problems chewing. 
A) vision disturbances. 
B) dry mouth and decreased salivary production. 
C) decreased sense of smell. 
D) problems chewing.

Question 12

Chronologic age can be greatly influenced by personal choices and decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is recommended that older adults consume no more than 15% of total daily energy intake as sugars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which nutritional profile below would be MOST recommended for an elderly adult with dental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) fresh or raw fruits and vegetables 
B) moderate and soft higher-fat foods 
C) a mix of softer and harder foods,high in carbohydrates 
D) soft,protein-rich foods 
A) fresh or raw fruits and vegetables 
B) moderate and soft higher-fat foods 
C) a mix of softer and harder foods,high in carbohydrates 
D) soft,protein-rich foods

Question 15

Most researchers agree that a human life span beyond ________ years is unlikely.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 to 105 
B) 105 to 110 
C) 115 to 120 
D) 125 to 130 
A) 100 to 105 
B) 105 to 110 
C) 115 to 120 
D) 125 to 130

Question 16

It is estimated that by the year 2020,the elderly will account for about what percent of the American population?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 16% 
D) 30% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 16% 
D) 30%

Question 17

Older adults should maintain their total fat intake to within ________ percent of total daily energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 15 
B) 15 to 20 
C) 20 to 25 
D) 20 to 35 
A) 10 to 15 
B) 15 to 20 
C) 20 to 25 
D) 20 to 35

Question 18

The gene that prolongs life span in certain laboratory animals is dubbed the ________ gene.

Accepted Answer

A) I'm Still Here 
B) immortality 
C) I'm Not Dead Yet 
D) mystery 
A) I'm Still Here 
B) immortality 
C) I'm Not Dead Yet 
D) mystery

Question 19

Onset of osteoporosis in men usually happens later in life compared to women because:

Accepted Answer

A) men typically have lower peak bone density. 
B) testosterone levels decline in their 70s and 80s. 
C) men are more physically active than females. 
D) men's biologic age increases more rapidly. 
A) men typically have lower peak bone density. 
B) testosterone levels decline in their 70s and 80s. 
C) men are more physically active than females. 
D) men's biologic age increases more rapidly.

Question 20

Some elderly adults,and those with Parkinson's disease,can experience dysphagia,which is:

Accepted Answer

A) a form of demetia. 
B) difficulty urinating. 
C) dry mouth due to decreased salivary production. 
D) difficulty swallowing foods. 
A) a form of demetia. 
B) difficulty urinating. 
C) dry mouth due to decreased salivary production. 
D) difficulty swallowing foods.

Exam 22: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: The Later Years

The leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the United States is:

"Aging gut" refers to:

Only females experience loss of bone mass and/or bone mineral density in older age.

Which factor below MOST increases the need for supplemental vitamin D?

A disease of the joints called ________ typically strikes younger adults and people who are underweight.

Participation in ________ MOST improves the dietary quality and nutrient intakes of at-risk older adults.

Which of the following is MOST true about multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplements for older adults?

Iron needs increase with aging.

For which of the following nutrients does absorption increase with age?

Overweight and obesity are not particularly important concerns for older adults.

Aging is often associated with xerostomia,a condition characterized by:

Chronologic age can be greatly influenced by personal choices and decisions.

It is recommended that older adults consume no more than 15% of total daily energy intake as sugars.

Which nutritional profile below would be MOST recommended for an elderly adult with dental problems?

Most researchers agree that a human life span beyond ________ years is unlikely.

It is estimated that by the year 2020,the elderly will account for about what percent of the American population?

Older adults should maintain their total fat intake to within ________ percent of total daily energy intake.

The gene that prolongs life span in certain laboratory animals is dubbed the ________ gene.

Onset of osteoporosis in men usually happens later in life compared to women because:

Some elderly adults,and those with Parkinson's disease,can experience dysphagia,which is:

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