Question 1

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. A

Question 2

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 A

Question 3

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. D

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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.

Question 19

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 20

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.

Which is an example of usual aging?

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

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

To prevent constipation,older adults should

Which determines the rate of aging?

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

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

A change in muscle that occurs in adulthood is

To protect the cardiovascular system,adults should

Physical activity is associated with

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

A body composition change that typically occurs in adulthood is

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

In complementary and alternative medicine,a manipulative practice is

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

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

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to

Compression of morbidity can be defined as

Who may not receive sufficient protein?

Which is true about herbs?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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Exam 18: Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Which is an example of usual aging?

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

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

To prevent constipation,older adults should

Which determines the rate of aging?

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

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

A change in muscle that occurs in adulthood is

To protect the cardiovascular system,adults should

Physical activity is associated with

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

A body composition change that typically occurs in adulthood is

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

In complementary and alternative medicine,a manipulative practice is

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

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

A diet rich in fiber helps adults to

Compression of morbidity can be defined as

Who may not receive sufficient protein?

Which is true about herbs?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Filters