Question 1

According to "wear and tear" theories of aging,_____.

Accepted Answer

A) longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food 
B) the bodies of people who exercise regularly do not wear out as quickly as the bodies of less physically active people 
C) longevity results when the body continues to repair the damage that occurs from a lifetime of exposures and experiences 
D) the muscles of people who exercise vigorously on a regular basis experience tiny tears that stimulate the immune system,which helps maintain overall good health 
A) longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food 
B) the bodies of people who exercise regularly do not wear out as quickly as the bodies of less physically active people 
C) longevity results when the body continues to repair the damage that occurs from a lifetime of exposures and experiences 
D) the muscles of people who exercise vigorously on a regular basis experience tiny tears that stimulate the immune system,which helps maintain overall good health C

Question 2

_________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

Accepted Answer

A) Healthy life span expectancy 
B) Longevity 
C) Life expectancy 
D) Life span 
A) Healthy life span expectancy 
B) Longevity 
C) Life expectancy 
D) Life span C

Question 3

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

Accepted Answer

A) Sodium 
B) Molybdenum 
C) Vanadium 
D) Calcium 
A) Sodium 
B) Molybdenum 
C) Vanadium 
D) Calcium D

Question 4

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may _____.

Accepted Answer

A) increase life expectancy 
B) increase the risk of certain cancers 
C) speed up the aging rate 
D) stimulate the production of anti-aging hormones 
A) increase life expectancy 
B) increase the risk of certain cancers 
C) speed up the aging rate 
D) stimulate the production of anti-aging hormones

Question 5

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Belva is 83 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) ethnic background 
B) social isolation 
C) daily exercise regimen 
D) full set of natural teeth 
A) ethnic background 
B) social isolation 
C) daily exercise regimen 
D) full set of natural teeth

Question 7

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most older adults can tolerate taking several prescribed and over-the-counter medications without experiencing negative health effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dorothy is 86 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) daily exercise regimen 
B) arthritis 
C) frequent socializing with friends and family 
D) ethnic background 
A) daily exercise regimen 
B) arthritis 
C) frequent socializing with friends and family 
D) ethnic background

Question 10

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) low annual income 
B) participation in the "Meals on Wheels" program 
C) daily exercise regimen 
D) frequent socializing with friends and family 
A) low annual income 
B) participation in the "Meals on Wheels" program 
C) daily exercise regimen 
D) frequent socializing with friends and family

Question 11

Increased _____ is a physiological change associated with normal aging.

Accepted Answer

A) cardiac output 
B) blood filtration rate 
C) heartburn 
D) activity of bone-forming cells 
A) cardiac output 
B) blood filtration rate 
C) heartburn 
D) activity of bone-forming cells

Question 12

Jenna is a 73-year-old woman who complains to her doctor that her food does not have any taste.The physician told Jenna to add more spices in each dish she prepares.Based on your knowledge about the process of aging _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Jenna is suffering from several vitamin and mineral deficiencies. 
B) Jenna is showing symptoms of early pancreatic failure. 
C) Jenna should chew her food slowly and drink plain water with meals. 
D) Jenna is experiencing a normal decline in her sense of taste. 
A) Jenna is suffering from several vitamin and mineral deficiencies. 
B) Jenna is showing symptoms of early pancreatic failure. 
C) Jenna should chew her food slowly and drink plain water with meals. 
D) Jenna is experiencing a normal decline in her sense of taste.

Question 13

Age-related dementia include(s)______.(Check all that apply. )
____Alzheimer's Disease
____vascular dementia
_____pellagra
____Parkinson's disease

Accepted Answer

Age-related dementia include(s

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The life span of a human being is 100 years. 
B) The longest living (documented)person was a man from Bulgaria who lived for 110 years. 
C) In the United States,life expectancy is about 79 years. 
D) There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity. 
A) The life span of a human being is 100 years. 
B) The longest living (documented)person was a man from Bulgaria who lived for 110 years. 
C) In the United States,life expectancy is about 79 years. 
D) There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity.

Question 15

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer episodes of heartburn 
B) Increased blood filtration rate 
C) Hardening of the arteries 
D) Increased brain weight 
A) Fewer episodes of heartburn 
B) Increased blood filtration rate 
C) Hardening of the arteries 
D) Increased brain weight

Question 16

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

Accepted Answer

A) cells require more energy 
B) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
C) body synthesizes more vitamin D 
D) kidney cells filter less blood 
A) cells require more energy 
B) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
C) body synthesizes more vitamin D 
D) kidney cells filter less blood

Question 17

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) polypharmacy 
B) wellness approach 
C) self-medication 
D) holistic healing 
A) polypharmacy 
B) wellness approach 
C) self-medication 
D) holistic healing

Question 18

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her _____ now.

Accepted Answer

A) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
B) cells require more energy 
C) skin is more elastic 
D) arteries are less flexible 
A) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
B) cells require more energy 
C) skin is more elastic 
D) arteries are less flexible

Question 19

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) senescence 
B) life span 
C) geriatrics 
D) longevity 
A) senescence 
B) life span 
C) geriatrics 
D) longevity

Question 20

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) heartburn 
B) vulnerability to infections 
C) saliva production 
D) bruising 
A) heartburn 
B) vulnerability to infections 
C) saliva production 
D) bruising

According to "wear and tear" theories of aging,_____.

_________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may _____.

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Belva is 83 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in muscles.

Most older adults can tolerate taking several prescribed and over-the-counter medications without experiencing negative health effects.

Dorothy is 86 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Increased _____ is a physiological change associated with normal aging.

Jenna is a 73-year-old woman who complains to her doctor that her food does not have any taste.The physician told Jenna to add more spices in each dish she prepares.Based on your knowledge about the process of aging _____.

Age-related dementia include(s)____.(Check all that apply. ) Alzheimer's Disease vascular dementia _pellagra __Parkinson's disease

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called _____.

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her _____ now.

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as _____.

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters

Exam 18: Nutrition for Older Adults

According to "wear and tear" theories of aging,_____.

_________ is the average length of time a person born in a specific year can expect to live.

Which of the following minerals is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may _____.

The brain of an aging person does not replace neurons that have ceased to function.Therefore,an older adult has more difficulty recalling information than he or she did as a young adult.

Belva is 83 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in muscles.

Most older adults can tolerate taking several prescribed and over-the-counter medications without experiencing negative health effects.

Dorothy is 86 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence on her nutritional status.

Increased _____ is a physiological change associated with normal aging.

Jenna is a 73-year-old woman who complains to her doctor that her food does not have any taste.The physician told Jenna to add more spices in each dish she prepares.Based on your knowledge about the process of aging _____.

Age-related dementia include(s)______.(Check all that apply. ) ____Alzheimer's Disease ____vascular dementia _____pellagra ____Parkinson's disease

Which of the following statements is true?

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

The common practice of taking several prescribed medication daily to treat a variety of health conditions is called _____.

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her _____ now.

The declining organ functioning and the increase vulnerability to diseases is known as _____.

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

Filters

Age-related dementia include(s)____.(Check all that apply. ) Alzheimer's Disease vascular dementia _pellagra __Parkinson's disease