Question 1

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they

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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 2

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because

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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.

Question 3

To preserve bone mass,adults should

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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 4

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is

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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

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

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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 6

An alternative medical practice system is

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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.

Question 7

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

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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 8

During adulthood,nutrients are used primarily

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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 9

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

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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 10

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 11

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is

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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 12

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

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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 13

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is

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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 14

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 15

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

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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 16

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

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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 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 the above. 
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 the above.

Question 18

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include

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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 19

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 20

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.

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because

To preserve bone mass,adults should

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is

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

An alternative medical practice system is

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

During adulthood,nutrients are used primarily

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

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

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is

The diets of adults tend to be high in

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

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

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

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include

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

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis,older adults should

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Lipids

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Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

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Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

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Exam 18: Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

Many elderly people avoid social contact because they

Calorie needs decline after age 30 years or so because

To preserve bone mass,adults should

The largest group of adults at risk for nutrient deficiencies is

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

An alternative medical practice system is

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

During adulthood,nutrients are used primarily

Which is NOT an example of energy medicine?

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

A common cause of iron deficiency anemia in adulthood is

Which aspects of the environment influence the rate of aging?

A major problem afflicting the elderly gastrointestinal tract is

The diets of adults tend to be high in

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

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

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

Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include

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

To relieve the symptoms of arthritis,older adults should

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