Question 1

Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized, prevented, or reversed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) exercising regularly 
B) getting enough sleep 
C) avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight 
D) eating nutritiously 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) exercising regularly 
B) getting enough sleep 
C) avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight 
D) eating nutritiously 
E) All of these responses are correct

Question 2

Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides nutrition education. 
B) It provides a means to purchase food-producing plants. 
C) It provides a means to buy hot meals in group homes. 
D) It supplements food budgets of low-income households. 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) It provides nutrition education. 
B) It provides a means to purchase food-producing plants. 
C) It provides a means to buy hot meals in group homes. 
D) It supplements food budgets of low-income households. 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 3

In complementary and alternative medicine, a manipulative practice is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) massage 
B) Reiki therapy 
C) chiropractic manipulation 
D) All of these examples are correct 
E) None of these examples are correct 
A) massage 
B) Reiki therapy 
C) chiropractic manipulation 
D) All of these examples are correct 
E) None of these examples are correct

Question 4

The diets of adults tend to be low in ________.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) zinc 
C) magnesium 
D) folate 
E) All of these responses are correct 
A) vitamin D 
B) zinc 
C) magnesium 
D) folate 
E) All of these responses are correct

Question 5

Which U.S.government program distributes surplus agricultural products?

Accepted Answer

A) Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) 
C) Child and Adult Care Food Program 
D) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 
A) Commodity Supplemental Food Program 
B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP) 
C) Child and Adult Care Food Program 
D) Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Question 6

Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy medicine 
B) Alternative medical systems 
C) Biological based practices 
D) Mind-body interventions 
A) Energy medicine 
B) Alternative medical systems 
C) Biological based practices 
D) Mind-body interventions

Question 7

To preserve bone mass, adults should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not smoke 
B) consume adequate vitamin D 
C) consume adequate calcium 
D) All of these recommendations are correct 
A) not smoke 
B) consume adequate vitamin D 
C) consume adequate calcium 
D) All of these recommendations are correct

Question 8

During the adult years, ____ can adversely affect the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) undernutrition 
B) overnutrition 
C) excessive iron intake 
D) obesity 
E) All of these choices are correct 
A) undernutrition 
B) overnutrition 
C) excessive iron intake 
D) obesity 
E) All of these choices are correct

Question 9

Which is NOT a current hypothesis about the cause of aging?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood concentrations of hormones change. 
B) Cells can divide about 50 times, and then they die. 
C) The immune system becomes less able to recognize and destroy foreign substances. 
D) Connective tissue stiffens and reduces flexibility. 
E) All of these are current hypotheses about the cause of aging. 
A) Blood concentrations of hormones change. 
B) Cells can divide about 50 times, and then they die. 
C) The immune system becomes less able to recognize and destroy foreign substances. 
D) Connective tissue stiffens and reduces flexibility. 
E) All of these are current hypotheses about the cause of aging.

Question 10

Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin K 
D) thiamin 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin K 
D) thiamin

Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized, prevented, or reversed by ________.

Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

In complementary and alternative medicine, a manipulative practice is ________.

The diets of adults tend to be low in ________.

Which U.S.government program distributes surplus agricultural products?

Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?

To preserve bone mass, adults should ________.

During the adult years, ____ can adversely affect the immune system.

Which is NOT a current hypothesis about the cause of aging?

Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves.

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

Age-related degenerative changes can be minimized, prevented, or reversed by ________.

Which is true about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)?

In complementary and alternative medicine, a manipulative practice is ________.

The diets of adults tend to be low in ________.

Which U.S.government program distributes surplus agricultural products?

Which domain of complementary and alternative medicine involves using foods and special diets?

To preserve bone mass, adults should ________.

During the adult years, ____ can adversely affect the immune system.

Which is NOT a current hypothesis about the cause of aging?

Long-term use of aspirin or aspirin-like medications can deplete _________ reserves.

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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