Question 1

Atrophic gastritis interferes with absorption of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) iron. 
C) vitamin B₁₂. 
D) vitamin C. 
A) calcium. 
B) iron. 
C) vitamin B₁₂. 
D) vitamin C. D

Question 2

Fluid balance may be a problem for elderly adults for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) constipation. 
B) decrease in the thirst sensation. 
C) increased output of urine. 
D) limited access to water. 
A) constipation. 
B) decrease in the thirst sensation. 
C) increased output of urine. 
D) limited access to water. A

Question 3

More than ____% of elderly patients in nursing homes and hospitals suffer from constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) 26 
B) 34 
C) 56 
D) 75 
A) 26 
B) 34 
C) 56 
D) 75 D

Question 4

Which of the following physical changes is NOT common in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased capacity to smell 
B) Increased sensitivity to taste 
C) Increased incidence of blindness 
D) Decreased stomach acid 
A) Decreased capacity to smell 
B) Increased sensitivity to taste 
C) Increased incidence of blindness 
D) Decreased stomach acid

Question 5

Dementia,or diminished mental state,is LEAST likely to be associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) alcoholism. 
B) Alzheimer's disease. 
C) strokes. 
D) vitamin C intake levels. 
A) alcoholism. 
B) Alzheimer's disease. 
C) strokes. 
D) vitamin C intake levels.

Question 6

What nutritional standards must meals served in Congregate and Home-Delivered Nutrition Programs meet?

Accepted Answer

The Congregate and Home-Delivered Nutrit

Question 7

____________________ describes a condition that occurs when a person is having difficulty acquiring enough food to meet his/her needs.

Accepted Answer

A) Food insecurity 
B) Food sensitivity 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Food-seeking immobility 
A) Food insecurity 
B) Food sensitivity 
C) Malnutrition 
D) Food-seeking immobility

Question 8

Energy restriction may increase life span by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the inflammatory response of the immune system. 
B) causing low level stress and thus enhancing the animal's coping mechanisms. 
C) reducing blood glucose and insulin levels. 
D) limiting oxidative damage. 
A) increasing the inflammatory response of the immune system. 
B) causing low level stress and thus enhancing the animal's coping mechanisms. 
C) reducing blood glucose and insulin levels. 
D) limiting oxidative damage.

Question 9

Getting enough vitamin D may be a problem for older adults due to:

Accepted Answer

A) drinking too much milk. 
B) drinking carbonated beverages with artificial sweetener. 
C) taking multiple pharmaceutical drugs. 
D) limited exposure to sunlight. 
A) drinking too much milk. 
B) drinking carbonated beverages with artificial sweetener. 
C) taking multiple pharmaceutical drugs. 
D) limited exposure to sunlight.

Question 10

What condition most commonly causes decreased mobility in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Arthritis 
C) Diabetes 
D) Heart disease 
A) Hypertension 
B) Arthritis 
C) Diabetes 
D) Heart disease

Question 11

Inadequate zinc status in older adults can cause which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced immune function 
B) Reduced wound healing 
C) Loss of taste acuity 
D) All of these 
A) Reduced immune function 
B) Reduced wound healing 
C) Loss of taste acuity 
D) All of these

Question 12

Vision problems in the elderly are LEAST likely to be linked to:

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes. 
B) macular degeneration. 
C) accidents leading to injury to the eye. 
D) cataracts. 
A) diabetes. 
B) macular degeneration. 
C) accidents leading to injury to the eye. 
D) cataracts.

Question 13

The "wear and tear" hypothesis proposes that aging:

Accepted Answer

A) is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage. 
B) occurs when cell numbers decline,causing damage to remaining cells. 
C) results from metabolic abnormalities. 
D) is a result of genetically determined organ breakdown. 
A) is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage. 
B) occurs when cell numbers decline,causing damage to remaining cells. 
C) results from metabolic abnormalities. 
D) is a result of genetically determined organ breakdown.

Question 14

Discuss why aging is considered to be a continuous process.

Accepted Answer

Aging is considered to be a continuous p

Question 15

Compare the nutritional needs of older adults with younger adults and identify those nutrients that may need to be supplemented in the diets of older adults.

Accepted Answer

As people age, their nutritional needs c

Question 16

A diet with adequate fiber can help prevent and manage all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) cardiovascular disease. 
D) obesity. 
A) arthritis. 
B) diabetes. 
C) cardiovascular disease. 
D) obesity.

Question 17

A decrease in the hormone melatonin is most likely to result in:

Accepted Answer

A) a decline in the sense of taste. 
B) decreased appetite. 
C) disrupted sleep patterns. 
D) hair loss. 
A) a decline in the sense of taste. 
B) decreased appetite. 
C) disrupted sleep patterns. 
D) hair loss.

Question 18

Sam and Marge are both in their 80s and live on a limited income in a medium sized city.They usually eat at home and have almost the same diet every day of the week.They are finding that shopping and preparing three meals a day takes a lot of their energy.Marge especially has lost interest in cooking and sometimes only has tea and toast for dinner.Because neither Sam nor Marge drives,shopping means a bus trip to the store and back,along with walking several blocks.
A)What type of assistance programs could Sam and Marge take advantage of to help them get adequate nutrition while relieving them of some of the shopping,cooking and cleaning chores?
B)What steps would you take to assess the diet of an elderly person like Sam or Marge? What dietary standards would be most useful?
C)How do the nutritional needs of an older couple like Sam and Marge differ from those of middle-aged people?

Accepted Answer

There are several assistance programs th

Question 19

How do Federal and other programs assist seniors in improving their dietary intake and how does the "DETERMINE" checklist identify appropriate candidates for the various programs?

Accepted Answer

Federal and other programs assist senior

Question 20

What is the purpose of the Nutrition Screening Initiative and the DETERMINE checklist?

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Screening Initiative (NSI)

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Atrophic gastritis interferes with absorption of all of the following EXCEPT:

Fluid balance may be a problem for elderly adults for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

More than ____% of elderly patients in nursing homes and hospitals suffer from constipation.

Which of the following physical changes is NOT common in the elderly?

Dementia,or diminished mental state,is LEAST likely to be associated with:

What nutritional standards must meals served in Congregate and Home-Delivered Nutrition Programs meet?

____________________ describes a condition that occurs when a person is having difficulty acquiring enough food to meet his/her needs.

Energy restriction may increase life span by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

Getting enough vitamin D may be a problem for older adults due to:

What condition most commonly causes decreased mobility in older adults?

Inadequate zinc status in older adults can cause which of the following?

Vision problems in the elderly are LEAST likely to be linked to:

The "wear and tear" hypothesis proposes that aging:

Discuss why aging is considered to be a continuous process.

Compare the nutritional needs of older adults with younger adults and identify those nutrients that may need to be supplemented in the diets of older adults.

A diet with adequate fiber can help prevent and manage all of the following EXCEPT:

A decrease in the hormone melatonin is most likely to result in:

How do Federal and other programs assist seniors in improving their dietary intake and how does the "DETERMINE" checklist identify appropriate candidates for the various programs?

What is the purpose of the Nutrition Screening Initiative and the DETERMINE checklist?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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