Question 1

An elderly man wants to start a physical activity program to keep himself feeling good as he gets older. What nutrition adjustments should he make?

Accepted Answer

A)  He needs to be careful not to increase calories because he may gain too much weight. 
B)  He will not be able to replace any muscle already lost but only stop further loss. 
C)  He needs to increase his intake of protein from meat to build muscle. 
D)  Increased basal metabolism from exercise will allow him to eat more food. 
A)  He needs to be careful not to increase calories because he may gain too much weight. 
B)  He will not be able to replace any muscle already lost but only stop further loss. 
C)  He needs to increase his intake of protein from meat to build muscle. 
D)  Increased basal metabolism from exercise will allow him to eat more food.

Question 2

Since 1950, the number of people _____ years old in the U.S. has increased 7-fold.

Accepted Answer

A)  under 5 
B)  over 55 
C)  over 85 
D)  over 100 
A)  under 5 
B)  over 55 
C)  over 85 
D)  over 100

Question 3

As older people reduce their physical activity, their lean tissue diminishes, resulting in sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Food allergies and high sugar intakes have been identified as the main causes of hyperactivity in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Older adults should drink at least _____ cups of fluid a day to provide needed water.

Accepted Answer

A)  3-4 
B)  5-6 
C)  7-8 
D)  9-13 
A)  3-4 
B)  5-6 
C)  7-8 
D)  9-13

Question 6

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine 
B)  antibiotics 
C)  ginkgo biloba 
D)  antacids 
A)  nicotine 
B)  antibiotics 
C)  ginkgo biloba 
D)  antacids

Question 7

Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Medical drugs do only good, not harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration is a major risk for older ad

Question 10

Which of the following describes foods preferred by children?

Accepted Answer

A)  hot vegetables 
B)  mild flavors 
C)  overcooked vegetables 
D)  unfamiliar but colorful fruits 
A)  hot vegetables 
B)  mild flavors 
C)  overcooked vegetables 
D)  unfamiliar but colorful fruits

Question 11

Which of the following foods would be most acceptable to a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  hot vegetable soup 
B)  lightly crunchy steamed carrots 
C)  mashed potatoes served for the first time 
D)  hot broccoli with an herb sauce 
A)  hot vegetable soup 
B)  lightly crunchy steamed carrots 
C)  mashed potatoes served for the first time 
D)  hot broccoli with an herb sauce

Question 12

What nutrition practice can reduce the effects of arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce pain of osteoarthritis. 
B)  Antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can reduce inflammation in joints. 
C)  The supplement chondroitin improves mobility in osteoarthritis. 
D)  Vitamin E supplements help to reduce joint swelling in rheumatoid arthritis. 
A)  An increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce pain of osteoarthritis. 
B)  Antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil can reduce inflammation in joints. 
C)  The supplement chondroitin improves mobility in osteoarthritis. 
D)  Vitamin E supplements help to reduce joint swelling in rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 13

To promote dental health, children should be taught to:

Accepted Answer

A)  limit consumption of sweet bottled beverages. 
B)  snack on dried fruits. 
C)  brush their teeth soon after eating sticky, sweet foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  limit consumption of sweet bottled beverages. 
B)  snack on dried fruits. 
C)  brush their teeth soon after eating sticky, sweet foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 14

Which of the following would be the most appropriate snack for an active, normal-weight child?

Accepted Answer

A)  yogurt 
B)  candy 
C)  ice cream 
D)  cola 
A)  yogurt 
B)  candy 
C)  ice cream 
D)  cola

Question 15

Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  no, because water coming into houses from treatment plants contains no lead 
B)  yes, because there are still children with deficiencies of the vitamins and minerals that reduce absorption 
C)  no, because current medical treatments can reverse the damage to the body 
D)  yes, because they may still have access to canned foods with high lead content 
A)  no, because water coming into houses from treatment plants contains no lead 
B)  yes, because there are still children with deficiencies of the vitamins and minerals that reduce absorption 
C)  no, because current medical treatments can reverse the damage to the body 
D)  yes, because they may still have access to canned foods with high lead content

Question 16

A 75-year-old woman has been advised by her neighbor to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement. What benefit might she get from taking it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin A absorption decreases with aging so supplements would improve cataracts. 
B)  Iron supplements are not needed because iron status improves. 
C)  Calcium supplements may slow bone loss due to declining calcium absorption and reduced milk intake. 
D)  Zinc supplements will greatly improve the immune response. 
A)  Vitamin A absorption decreases with aging so supplements would improve cataracts. 
B)  Iron supplements are not needed because iron status improves. 
C)  Calcium supplements may slow bone loss due to declining calcium absorption and reduced milk intake. 
D)  Zinc supplements will greatly improve the immune response.

Question 17

Describe several ways in which drugs and nutrients can interact in the body. What factors influence an individual's risks of experiencing such interactions?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways in which drugs an

Question 18

Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child's environment influence this process?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

At mealtimes the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make them eat everything you have put on their plates. 
B)  allow them to make all the food decisions as determined by their favorites. 
C)  keep adding a food they don't like on their plate until they eat it. 
D)  allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the family. 
A)  make them eat everything you have put on their plates. 
B)  allow them to make all the food decisions as determined by their favorites. 
C)  keep adding a food they don't like on their plate until they eat it. 
D)  allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the family.

Question 20

An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop drinking diet colas immediately. 
B)  Increase your physical activity to make up for the low calcium intake. 
C)  Eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat cheese in place of empty-calorie snacks. 
D)  Reduce your exercise so you won't need as much calcium to build bones. 
A)  Stop drinking diet colas immediately. 
B)  Increase your physical activity to make up for the low calcium intake. 
C)  Eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat cheese in place of empty-calorie snacks. 
D)  Reduce your exercise so you won't need as much calcium to build bones.

An elderly man wants to start a physical activity program to keep himself feeling good as he gets older. What nutrition adjustments should he make?

Since 1950, the number of people _____ years old in the U.S. has increased 7-fold.

As older people reduce their physical activity, their lean tissue diminishes, resulting in sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle tissue.

Food allergies and high sugar intakes have been identified as the main causes of hyperactivity in children.

Older adults should drink at least _____ cups of fluid a day to provide needed water.

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin?

Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

Medical drugs do only good, not harm.

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults?

Which of the following describes foods preferred by children?

Which of the following foods would be most acceptable to a child?

What nutrition practice can reduce the effects of arthritis?

To promote dental health, children should be taught to:

Which of the following would be the most appropriate snack for an active, normal-weight child?

Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?

A 75-year-old woman has been advised by her neighbor to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement. What benefit might she get from taking it?

Describe several ways in which drugs and nutrients can interact in the body. What factors influence an individual's risks of experiencing such interactions?

Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child's environment influence this process?

At mealtimes the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

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An elderly man wants to start a physical activity program to keep himself feeling good as he gets older. What nutrition adjustments should he make?

Since 1950, the number of people _____ years old in the U.S. has increased 7-fold.

As older people reduce their physical activity, their lean tissue diminishes, resulting in sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle tissue.

Food allergies and high sugar intakes have been identified as the main causes of hyperactivity in children.

Older adults should drink at least _____ cups of fluid a day to provide needed water.

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin?

Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

Medical drugs do only good, not harm.

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults?

Which of the following describes foods preferred by children?

Which of the following foods would be most acceptable to a child?

What nutrition practice can reduce the effects of arthritis?

To promote dental health, children should be taught to:

Which of the following would be the most appropriate snack for an active, normal-weight child?

Is lead poisoning still a problem for young children?

A 75-year-old woman has been advised by her neighbor to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement. What benefit might she get from taking it?

Describe several ways in which drugs and nutrients can interact in the body. What factors influence an individual's risks of experiencing such interactions?

Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child's environment influence this process?

At mealtimes the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters