Question 1

Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) having the greatest number of healthy years and the fewest number of years with illness 
B) representing a low death rate from chronic diseases 
C) having a longer life 
D) postponing illness until such time as there is an adequate treatment or cure 
A) having the greatest number of healthy years and the fewest number of years with illness 
B) representing a low death rate from chronic diseases 
C) having a longer life 
D) postponing illness until such time as there is an adequate treatment or cure A

Question 2

Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages, which increases risk for toxicity. 
B) Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows. 
C) The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form, which increases the risk for toxicity. 
D) None of these responses are accurate. 
A) Permeability of the intestine to dietary vitamin D increases as the intestine ages, which increases risk for toxicity. 
B) Vitamin D synthesis in the skin slows. 
C) The kidneys accelerate the conversion of vitamin D to its active form, which increases the risk for toxicity. 
D) None of these responses are accurate. B

Question 3

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) basal metabolism declines 
B) the body becomes more efficient in using energy 
C) thrifty metabolism begins 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) basal metabolism declines 
B) the body becomes more efficient in using energy 
C) thrifty metabolism begins 
D) All of these responses are correct A

Question 4

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) women 
B) pregnant women 
C) low-income people 
D) older adults living in long-term care facilities 
A) women 
B) pregnant women 
C) low-income people 
D) older adults living in long-term care facilities

Question 5

The diets of adults tend to be high in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) zinc 
E) fiber 
A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) fat 
D) zinc 
E) fiber

Question 6

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for adults do not take into consideration aging-related changes in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) body composition 
B) metabolism 
C) organ function 
D) DRIs take into account all of these things 
A) body composition 
B) metabolism 
C) organ function 
D) DRIs take into account all of these things

Question 7

Starting around age ___, organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 70 
A) 30 
B) 40 
C) 50 
D) 70

Question 8

Who may not receive sufficient protein?

Accepted Answer

A) Adults with limited budgets 
B) Adults with chewing problems 
C) Adults who are lactose intolerant 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) Adults with limited budgets 
B) Adults with chewing problems 
C) Adults who are lactose intolerant 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 9

A rational approach for someone wanting to try complementary and alternative medicine is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) take advice from a trusted friend 
B) keep a record of symptoms and practices followed 
C) try at least 2 complementary and alternative medical practices at once 
D) All of these approaches are rational 
A) take advice from a trusted friend 
B) keep a record of symptoms and practices followed 
C) try at least 2 complementary and alternative medical practices at once 
D) All of these approaches are rational

Question 10

Inadequate intake of ____ in adults may contribute to loss of bone strength and mental confusion.

Accepted Answer

A) magnesium 
B) zinc 
C) folate 
D) vitamin B-12 
A) magnesium 
B) zinc 
C) folate 
D) vitamin B-12

Question 11

To protect the cardiovascular system, adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not smoke 
B) eat low-carbohydrate diets 
C) avoid vigorous exercise 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) not smoke 
B) eat low-carbohydrate diets 
C) avoid vigorous exercise 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 12

Which is an example of usual aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing body fatness 
B) Maintenance of lean body mass 
C) Maintenance of bone mass 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) Increasing body fatness 
B) Maintenance of lean body mass 
C) Maintenance of bone mass 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 13

To prevent constipation, older adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) limit highly sweetened foods 
B) increase dietary fiber 
C) take laxatives 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) limit highly sweetened foods 
B) increase dietary fiber 
C) take laxatives 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 14

In adulthood, a nutritious diet can help to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) delay onset of disease 
B) recover more quickly from disease 
C) increase mental, physical, and social well-being 
D) A nutritious diet can do all of these things 
A) delay onset of disease 
B) recover more quickly from disease 
C) increase mental, physical, and social well-being 
D) A nutritious diet can do all of these things

Question 15

Intakes of ______ have been associated with reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E 
B) folate 
C) lutein 
D) zeaxanthin 
E) both lutein and zeaxanthin 
A) vitamin E 
B) folate 
C) lutein 
D) zeaxanthin 
E) both lutein and zeaxanthin

Question 16

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Income and education 
B) Quality of housing and autonomy 
C) Access to health care and nutritious food 
D) Psychosocial support and protection from climactic extremes 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) Income and education 
B) Quality of housing and autonomy 
C) Access to health care and nutritious food 
D) Psychosocial support and protection from climactic extremes 
E) All of these responses are correct

Question 17

What food and nutrition service programs does the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Administration on Aging provide for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Commodity Supplemental Food program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program 
C) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition program 
D) Child and Adult Care Food program 
E)  All of these 
A) Commodity Supplemental Food program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program 
C) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition program 
D) Child and Adult Care Food program 
E)  All of these

Question 18

After age ____ or so, the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 35 
D) 55 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 35 
D) 55

Question 19

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis, older adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) follow a special diet 
B) restrict certain foods 
C) take nutrient supplements 
D) All of these responses are accurate 
E) None of these responses are accurate 
A) follow a special diet 
B) restrict certain foods 
C) take nutrient supplements 
D) All of these responses are accurate 
E) None of these responses are accurate

Question 20

An alternative medical practice system is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Ayurveda 
B) naturopathy 
C) homeopathy 
D) acupuncture 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) Ayurveda 
B) naturopathy 
C) homeopathy 
D) acupuncture 
E) All of these responses are correct

Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________.

Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________.

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.

The diets of adults tend to be high in ________.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for adults do not take into consideration aging-related changes in ________.

Starting around age ___, organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

Who may not receive sufficient protein?

A rational approach for someone wanting to try complementary and alternative medicine is to ________.

Inadequate intake of ____ in adults may contribute to loss of bone strength and mental confusion.

To protect the cardiovascular system, adults should ________.

Which is an example of usual aging?

To prevent constipation, older adults should ________.

In adulthood, a nutritious diet can help to ________.

Intakes of ______ have been associated with reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

What food and nutrition service programs does the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Administration on Aging provide for older adults?

After age ____ or so, the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal.

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis, older adults should ________.

An alternative medical practice system is ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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Exam 18: Nutrition During the Adult Years

Compression of morbidity can be defined as ________.

Why is vitamin D a nutrient of particular concern in older adults?

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because ________.

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is ________.

The diets of adults tend to be high in ________.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for adults do not take into consideration aging-related changes in ________.

Starting around age ___, organ size and efficiency begin to decrease.

Who may not receive sufficient protein?

A rational approach for someone wanting to try complementary and alternative medicine is to ________.

Inadequate intake of ____ in adults may contribute to loss of bone strength and mental confusion.

To protect the cardiovascular system, adults should ________.

Which is an example of usual aging?

To prevent constipation, older adults should ________.

In adulthood, a nutritious diet can help to ________.

Intakes of ______ have been associated with reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

What food and nutrition service programs does the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Administration on Aging provide for older adults?

After age ____ or so, the rate of cell breakdown begins to exceed the rate of cell renewal.

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis, older adults should ________.

An alternative medical practice system is ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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