Question 1

The RDA for protein in older adults is _______,as compared to younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) lower 
B) the same 
C) higher 
D) not specifically determined 
A) lower 
B) the same 
C) higher 
D) not specifically determined

Question 2

What is NOT TRUE regarding body weight and composition,and exercise in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) After about age 70,the risks of regular exercise outweigh the benefits. 
B) Weight may stay constant during aging,but the proportion of muscle decreases. 
C) Stable weight usually is a sign of good health. 
D) Unintentional weight loss may be an indication of a health problem. 
A) After about age 70,the risks of regular exercise outweigh the benefits. 
B) Weight may stay constant during aging,but the proportion of muscle decreases. 
C) Stable weight usually is a sign of good health. 
D) Unintentional weight loss may be an indication of a health problem.

Question 3

Which of the following changes in body composition naturally occur as a person ages past 50?

Accepted Answer

A) Body fat increases,bone density decreases 
B) Muscle mass increases,body fat increases 
C) Muscle mass increases,bone density increases 
D) Body fat decreases,muscles mass decreases 
A) Body fat increases,bone density decreases 
B) Muscle mass increases,body fat increases 
C) Muscle mass increases,bone density increases 
D) Body fat decreases,muscles mass decreases

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of medications in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A) Mineral oil-based laxatives increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Over-the-counter medications can interfere with the action of prescription drugs. 
C) Prolonged use of some antacids can contribute to increased bone loss. 
D) Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with nutrient absorption. 
A) Mineral oil-based laxatives increase absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
B) Over-the-counter medications can interfere with the action of prescription drugs. 
C) Prolonged use of some antacids can contribute to increased bone loss. 
D) Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with nutrient absorption.

Question 5

Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

Accepted Answer

As people are living longer, it is impor

Question 6

Decreased saliva production in older adults may cause all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) making swallowing more difficult. 
B) decreasing the taste of food. 
C) increasing the likelihood of periodontal disease 
D) increasing susceptibility to viral infection. 
A) making swallowing more difficult. 
B) decreasing the taste of food. 
C) increasing the likelihood of periodontal disease 
D) increasing susceptibility to viral infection.

Question 7

The nutrient needs of the elderly remain essentially the same although their energy needs decrease.Because of this,the best advice for them is to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat larger portions of food. 
B) consume a more nutrient dense diet. 
C) eat less and exercise more. 
D) eat more concentrated sweets. 
A) eat larger portions of food. 
B) consume a more nutrient dense diet. 
C) eat less and exercise more. 
D) eat more concentrated sweets.

Question 8

The requirement for ___________ decreases in women older than 50.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) magnesium 
D) iron 
A) vitamin D 
B) calcium 
C) magnesium 
D) iron

Question 9

Among older adults,which is LEAST likely to be a problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Adequate calorie intake 
B) Adequate fluid intake 
C) Adequate protein intake 
D) Adequate fat intake 
A) Adequate calorie intake 
B) Adequate fluid intake 
C) Adequate protein intake 
D) Adequate fat intake

Question 10

Which statement about menopause is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It slows the rate of bone breakdown. 
B) Menopause decreases the risk of breast cancer. 
C) It increases the risk of heart disease. 
D) Menopause causes skin changes. 
A) It slows the rate of bone breakdown. 
B) Menopause decreases the risk of breast cancer. 
C) It increases the risk of heart disease. 
D) Menopause causes skin changes.

Question 11

Describe and compare the two major hypotheses that are proposed to explain why aging occurs.

Accepted Answer

The two major hypotheses proposed to exp

Question 12

The "reserve capacity" of an organ or organ system is influenced MOST by:

Accepted Answer

A) age. 
B) body size. 
C) amount of sleep. 
D) diet. 
A) age. 
B) body size. 
C) amount of sleep. 
D) diet.

Question 13

Explain why older adults have differing nutritional needs due to physiological changes as well as disease and prescription drug use.How can good exercise and dietary habits prevent deterioration due to aging?

Accepted Answer

As people age, their bodies undergo phys

Question 14

During aging,insulin:

Accepted Answer

A) secretion increases. 
B) contributes to the development of osteoporosis. 
C) secretion decreases and may be less effective at the cellular level. 
D) is responsible for decreased thyroid function. 
A) secretion increases. 
B) contributes to the development of osteoporosis. 
C) secretion decreases and may be less effective at the cellular level. 
D) is responsible for decreased thyroid function.

Question 15

Which statement about body weight and composition in older adults is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss in the elderly should emphasize the prevention of muscle and bone mass. 
B) Low BMI is associated with a higher risk of mortality. 
C) Body fat tends to decrease as people age. 
D) Obesity rates have increased in the elderly over the past two decades. 
A) Weight loss in the elderly should emphasize the prevention of muscle and bone mass. 
B) Low BMI is associated with a higher risk of mortality. 
C) Body fat tends to decrease as people age. 
D) Obesity rates have increased in the elderly over the past two decades.

Question 16

Which statement about immunity and the elderly is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The effectiveness of immunizations declines with age. 
B) The incidence of autoimmune disorders increases with age. 
C) High doses of zinc,copper and iron stimulate the immune system. 
D) The ability of the immune system to fight disease declines with age. 
A) The effectiveness of immunizations declines with age. 
B) The incidence of autoimmune disorders increases with age. 
C) High doses of zinc,copper and iron stimulate the immune system. 
D) The ability of the immune system to fight disease declines with age.

Question 17

What is the average healthy life span of a person living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 59 years 
B) 63 years 
C) 70 years 
D) 74 years 
A) 59 years 
B) 63 years 
C) 70 years 
D) 74 years

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT contribute to iron-deficiency anemia in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in the requirement 
B) Low stomach acid 
C) Antacid use 
D) Chronic blood loss 
A) An increase in the requirement 
B) Low stomach acid 
C) Antacid use 
D) Chronic blood loss

Question 19

Which of the following supports the "programmed cell death" hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Cells grown in the laboratory will divide a defined number of times before they die. 
B) When cells continue dividing,organ function is compromised. 
C) Cells from older individuals will divide more times than those from younger people. 
D) Cells from longer lived species will divide fewer times. 
A) Cells grown in the laboratory will divide a defined number of times before they die. 
B) When cells continue dividing,organ function is compromised. 
C) Cells from older individuals will divide more times than those from younger people. 
D) Cells from longer lived species will divide fewer times.

Question 20

Which of the following is the LEAST preferred way for individuals to prevent constipation?

Accepted Answer

A) Take daily laxatives 
B) Increase fiber intake 
C) Increase fluid intake 
D) Maintain regular exercise 
A) Take daily laxatives 
B) Increase fiber intake 
C) Increase fluid intake 
D) Maintain regular exercise

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

The RDA for protein in older adults is _______,as compared to younger adults.

What is NOT TRUE regarding body weight and composition,and exercise in older adults?

Which of the following changes in body composition naturally occur as a person ages past 50?

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the use of medications in the elderly?

Although people are living longer,why is it important that natural and social scientists improve their quality of life in their later years?

Decreased saliva production in older adults may cause all of the following EXCEPT:

The nutrient needs of the elderly remain essentially the same although their energy needs decrease.Because of this,the best advice for them is to:

The requirement for ___________ decreases in women older than 50.

Among older adults,which is LEAST likely to be a problem?

Which statement about menopause is FALSE?

Describe and compare the two major hypotheses that are proposed to explain why aging occurs.

The "reserve capacity" of an organ or organ system is influenced MOST by:

Explain why older adults have differing nutritional needs due to physiological changes as well as disease and prescription drug use.How can good exercise and dietary habits prevent deterioration due to aging?

During aging,insulin:

Which statement about body weight and composition in older adults is FALSE?

Which statement about immunity and the elderly is FALSE?

What is the average healthy life span of a person living in the United States?

Which of the following does NOT contribute to iron-deficiency anemia in older adults?

Which of the following supports the "programmed cell death" hypothesis?

Which of the following is the LEAST preferred way for individuals to prevent constipation?

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