Question 1

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce risk of osteoporosis 
B) reduce risk of heart disease 
C) raise blood cholesterol levels 
D) avoid diarrhea 
A) reduce risk of osteoporosis 
B) reduce risk of heart disease 
C) raise blood cholesterol levels 
D) avoid diarrhea

Question 2

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) bleeding ulcers 
B) use of aspirin 
C) bleeding hemorrhoids 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) bleeding ulcers 
B) use of aspirin 
C) bleeding hemorrhoids 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 3

Which determines the rate of aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetics 
B) Lifestyle 
C) Environment 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) Genetics 
B) Lifestyle 
C) Environment 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 4

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased lactase synthesis 
B) constipation 
C) increased HCl production 
D) increased synthesis of intrinsic factor 
A) increased lactase synthesis 
B) constipation 
C) increased HCl production 
D) increased synthesis of intrinsic factor

Question 5

An age-related change in the nervous system that can adversely affect nutritional status is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) decreased taste perception 
B) hearing loss 
C) vision loss 
D) All of these changes can impact nutritional status 
A) decreased taste perception 
B) hearing loss 
C) vision loss 
D) All of these changes can impact nutritional status

Question 6

Physical activity is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) improved sleep 
B) reduced risk for falling 
C) positive mental outlook 
D) better mobility 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) improved sleep 
B) reduced risk for falling 
C) positive mental outlook 
D) better mobility 
E) All of these responses are correct

Question 7

A body composition change that typically occurs in adulthood is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased body water 
B) increased fat stores 
C) increased lean body mass 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) increased body water 
B) increased fat stores 
C) increased lean body mass 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 8

Which is an example of a mind-body intervention?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypnosis 
B) Biofeedback 
C) Yoga 
D) All of these are examples of mind-body interventions 
A) Hypnosis 
B) Biofeedback 
C) Yoga 
D) All of these are examples of mind-body interventions

Question 9

Which strength training recommendations, as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging, are appropriate for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Exercise at least 2 days per week. 
B) Stretch after completing all exercises. 
C) Perform exercises that involve major muscle groups. 
D) All of the above are appropriate strength training recommendations. 
A) Exercise at least 2 days per week. 
B) Stretch after completing all exercises. 
C) Perform exercises that involve major muscle groups. 
D) All of the above are appropriate strength training recommendations.

Question 10

Which is true about herbs?

Accepted Answer

A) There is little regulation regarding herbal supplements in the U.S. 
B) There have been no cases of adverse effects of using herbal supplements. 
C) Herbal supplements are more effective than medicines. 
D) Herbal supplements are as rigorously tested as medicines in the U.S. 
E) All of these responses are true. 
A) There is little regulation regarding herbal supplements in the U.S. 
B) There have been no cases of adverse effects of using herbal supplements. 
C) Herbal supplements are more effective than medicines. 
D) Herbal supplements are as rigorously tested as medicines in the U.S. 
E) All of these responses are true.

Question 11

Which is true of the Congregate Meal program?

Accepted Answer

A) It is administered by the USDA. 
B) It is part of the Older Americans Act. 
C) Anyone age 52 or older can participate. 
D) All of these responses are accurate. 
A) It is administered by the USDA. 
B) It is part of the Older Americans Act. 
C) Anyone age 52 or older can participate. 
D) All of these responses are accurate.

Question 12

During adulthood, nutrients are used primarily ________.

Accepted Answer

A) to maintain the body 
B) to support physical growth 
C) to maintain the body and support physical growth 
A) to maintain the body 
B) to support physical growth 
C) to maintain the body and support physical growth

Question 13

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a goal for adults is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) limit intake of added sugars and emphasize vegetables in the diet 
B) keep body weight in a healthy range 
C) practice safe food handling 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) limit intake of added sugars and emphasize vegetables in the diet 
B) keep body weight in a healthy range 
C) practice safe food handling 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 14

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) personality changes 
B) language problems 
C) reduced job performance 
D) faulty judgment 
E) All of these are signs of Alzheimer's disease 
A) personality changes 
B) language problems 
C) reduced job performance 
D) faulty judgment 
E) All of these are signs of Alzheimer's disease

Question 15

A change in muscle that occurs in adulthood is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increased elasticity 
B) bloating of muscle cells 
C) loss of muscle strength 
D) hypertrophy of muscle cells 
A) increased elasticity 
B) bloating of muscle cells 
C) loss of muscle strength 
D) hypertrophy of muscle cells

Question 16

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

Accepted Answer

A) High-calorie diets 
B) Pulsed fields 
C) Magnetic fields 
D) Electrical currents 
A) High-calorie diets 
B) Pulsed fields 
C) Magnetic fields 
D) Electrical currents

Question 17

Elevated blood concentrations of ____ are associated with increased risk for stroke and neurological decline in some elderly adults.

Accepted Answer

A) zinc 
B) homocysteine 
C) vitamin E 
D) vitamin D 
A) zinc 
B) homocysteine 
C) vitamin E 
D) vitamin D

Question 18

Insufficient intakes of ___ by adults may contribute to loss of taste sensations and delayed wound healing.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are experiencing hearing loss 
B) have trouble seeing, so they avoid going out 
C) have problems with urinary incontinence 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) are experiencing hearing loss 
B) have trouble seeing, so they avoid going out 
C) have problems with urinary incontinence 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 20

Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) less intense feelings of thirst 
B) chronic disease 
C) certain medications 
D) reduced ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) less intense feelings of thirst 
B) chronic disease 
C) certain medications 
D) reduced ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine 
E) All of these responses are correct

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to ________.

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________.

Which determines the rate of aging?

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is ________.

An age-related change in the nervous system that can adversely affect nutritional status is ________.

Physical activity is associated with ________.

A body composition change that typically occurs in adulthood is ________.

Which is an example of a mind-body intervention?

Which strength training recommendations, as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging, are appropriate for older adults?

Which is true about herbs?

Which is true of the Congregate Meal program?

During adulthood, nutrients are used primarily ________.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a goal for adults is to ________.

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________.

A change in muscle that occurs in adulthood is ________.

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

Elevated blood concentrations of ____ are associated with increased risk for stroke and neurological decline in some elderly adults.

Insufficient intakes of ___ by adults may contribute to loss of taste sensations and delayed wound healing.

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________.

Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

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

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to ________.

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is ________.

Which determines the rate of aging?

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is ________.

An age-related change in the nervous system that can adversely affect nutritional status is ________.

Physical activity is associated with ________.

A body composition change that typically occurs in adulthood is ________.

Which is an example of a mind-body intervention?

Which strength training recommendations, as suggested by the National Institutes on Aging, are appropriate for older adults?

Which is true about herbs?

Which is true of the Congregate Meal program?

During adulthood, nutrients are used primarily ________.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a goal for adults is to ________.

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include ________.

A change in muscle that occurs in adulthood is ________.

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

Elevated blood concentrations of ____ are associated with increased risk for stroke and neurological decline in some elderly adults.

Insufficient intakes of ___ by adults may contribute to loss of taste sensations and delayed wound healing.

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they ________.

Low fluid intake in older adults may be caused by ________.

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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